Zenair CH601HD Zodiac, G-CBDT, 5 May 2011

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 May 2011
• Aircraft type: Zenair CH601HD Zodiac
• Location: A private airstrip 19 nm southeast of Penrith, Cumbria
• Registration: G-CBDT

Zenair CH601HD Zodiac, G-CBDT

Summary:

The aircraft crashed after it struck trees, following an approach to a private landing strip situated in a small valley. There was no evidence that a technical malfunction played a part in the accident. The cause of the accident was not positively determined but adverse wind conditions and pilot medical factors were possible contributory factors.

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Published 10 December 2014