AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-SHMI

Runway undershoot, Croft Farm Airfield, Defford, Worcestershire, 25 June 2016.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
13 October 2016
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 June 2016
Aircraft type:
EV-97 Teameurostar UK
Location:
Croft Farm Airfield, Defford, Worcestershire
Registration:
G-SHMI

Summary:

The pilot바카라 사이트™s final approach to Runway 28 at Croft Farm was witnessed by the ground radio operator. He stated that the aircraft appeared lower than he would normally expect to see similar aircraft on finals. Subsequently, the aircraft clipped a field of crop approximately 60 ft before the runway바카라 사이트™s threshold, impacted the ground and slid a further 50 ft before coming to a halt. Both occupants were able to vacate the aircraft without difficulty or injury. The pilot attributed the accident to his misjudgement of the aircraft바카라 사이트™s height on finals.

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