X'Air 582(5), G-CBOC, 22 June 2005

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 June 2005
• Aircraft type: X'Air 582(5)
• Location: Pomeroy, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland
• Registration: G-CBOC

X-Air 582(5), G-CBOC

Summary:

The aircraft was being flown in the area of Pomeroy, Co Tyrone, at low level. The pilot applied power but the aircraft did not climb and the main landing gear struck the tops of some trees. The pilot landed immediately in an adjacent field where the landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground, stopping the engine. Both occupants vacated the aircraft and were treated in hospital for minor injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014