X'air Falcon 700(1), G-CFIP, 7 March 2012

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 March 2012
• Aircraft type: X'air Falcon 700(1)
• Location: Private airstrip near Kilkeel, Northern Ireland
• Registration: G-CFIP

X’air Falcon 700(1), G-CFIP

Summary:

The pilot initiated a diversion to a private airstrip to refuel but this became a weather diversion as conditions deteriorated. A strong westerly wind was blowing across the north-south airstrip, creating turbulence at low level. The pilot discontinued two approaches, due to wind and turbulence, and lost control on the third landing attempt. The aircraft crashed adjacent to the airstrip and the pilot suffered serious injuries.

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X’air Falcon 700(1) G-CFIP 09-12.pdf (317.21 kb)

Published 10 December 2014