Shadow Series CD, G-MYUS, 22 July 2006

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 July 2006
• Aircraft type: Shadow Series CD
• Location: 5 miles West of Boscombe Down, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-MYUS

Shadow Series CD, G-MYUS

Summary:

Whilst on a local flight from Old Sarum airfield, the aircraft encountered extremely heavy rain, strong winds and reducing visibility. The pilot commenced a precautionary landing but was suddenly enveloped in torrential rain, which deprived him of any visual attitude reference. The engine then failed. The aircraft landed heavily in a cornfield, causing severe damage to the airframe. The pilot, who received minor injuries, had a disability and remained in the aircraft, summoning help using his mobile telephone. There was no fire.

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Published 10 December 2014