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AAIB investigation to Cessna 120, G-OVFM

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

August 11
09:21 2022

Summary:

The aircraft landed long and fast onto a downhill wet grass runway and failed to stop, striking a hedge beyond the end of the runway. The pilot did not report the accident; however, it was subsequently reported by a third party. The circumstances surrounding this event serve as a reminder to all pilots of their obligation to report accidents and serious incidents and to ensure flight planning is conducted however familiar the pilot is with the aircraft they fly and the airfields they fly into.

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Published 11 August 2022