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October Bulletin 10/2023

Summaries of Aircraft Accident Reports

This section contains summaries of Aircraft Accident (Formal) Reports published since the last AAIB monthly bulletin.

• AAR 1/2023 - Leonardo AW169, loss of control on departure, King Power Stadium, Leicester, 27 October 2018.

AAIB Field Investigations

A field investigation is an independent investigation in which AAIB investigators collect, record and analyse evidence.

The process may include, attending the scene of the accident or serious incident; interviewing witnesses; reviewing documents, procedures and practices; examining aircraft wreckage or components; and analysing recorded data.

The investigation, which can take a number of months to complete, will conclude with a published report.

General Aviation - Fixed wing

• Jodel DR1050-M1 (G-BAEE), Aircraft collided with trees whilst attempting a go-around, Near Jackrells Farm airstrip, Horsham, West Sussex, 6 October 2022

• Schleicher ASW 20 L (G-CFRW), glider released from aerotow shortly after takeoff and pitched down, striking the ground at high speed, near Pulborough West Sussex, 24 September 2022

AAIB Correspondence Investigations

These are reports on accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field Investigation.

They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander in an Aircraft Accident Report Form (AARF) and in some cases additional information from other sources.

The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.

General Aviation

• AW169 (G-UNIB), Hoist cable severed during startup procedure, Humberside Airport, North Lincolnshire, 21 February 2023

• Cessna 208B (G-EELS), Runway overrun during a rejected takeoff, Perth Airport, 13 July 2023

• Piper PA-31-350 (G-FCSL), right engine failure in the cruise at 2,000 ft agl, just to the south of Salisbury, 28 March 2023

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Tekever AR5 Evolution MK 2 (G-TEKV), Temporary loss of communications link, Temporary Danger Area EG D098 over English Channel, 17 January 2023

Record-Only Investigations

This section provides details of accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field or full Correspondence Investigation.

They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander at the time of reporting and in some cases additional information from other sources.

The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.

Record-only Correspondence investigations reviewed in July and August 2023.