Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDUK, 21 September 2010

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 September 2010
• Aircraft type: Ikarus C42 FB80
• Location: Croft Farm Strip, Defford, Worcestershire
• Registration: G-CDUK

Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDUK

Summary:

The student pilot was undertaking a solo flight from Long Marston to Croft Farm. He was landing on Runway 09 with a light and variable crosswind from the south. The aircraft bounced on landing and veered to the left. He elected to go around to avoid a runway edge marker and applied full power. The aircraft struck a hedge a few metres from the runway and came to rest in the adjacent field. The student pilot, who was uninjured, attributed the accident to having insufficient speed for a go-around.

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Published 10 December 2014