Rans S6-ESD XL Coyote II, G-MZBD, 22 August 2009

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 August 2009
• Aircraft type: Rans S6-ESD XL Coyote II
• Location: Runway 15, Felixkirk Airfield, North Yorkshire
• Registration: G-MZBD

Rans S6-ESD XL Coyote II, G-MZBD

Summary:

The pilot reported that he was making a full-flap approach to Runway 15, which is 500 m long, with a grass surface. The wind was variable between 220°/270° at 5-10 kt. He landed long and was unable to prevent the aircraft from colliding with a boundary hedge and fence. He considered that his lack of familiarity with the aircraft type and the airfield were contributory to the accident.

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Published 10 December 2014