Europa, G-EOFS, 7 June 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 June 2012
• Aircraft type: Europa
• Location: Nayland Airfield, Suffolk
• Registration: G-EOFS

Summary:

The aircraft landed further into the runway than planned, with excess speed and in tailwind conditions. The pilot initiated a go-around but the aircraft failed to climb, struck a hedgerow and crashed. The aircraft was extensively damaged and both occupants were injured, one seriously. There was no fire.

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Europa G-EOFS 09-12.pdf (277.84 kb)

Published 10 December 2014