Jabiru UL, G-VILA, 8 December 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
8 December 2012
Aircraft type:
Jabiru UL
Location:
Aldham, near Hadleigh, Suffolk
Registration:
G-VILA

Jabiru UL, G-VILA

Summary:

The aircraft departed from a grass airstrip for a local flight. Although the weather at the time of departure was fine, the forecast included substantial areas of low cloud and fog. Following an extended period of flying, in poor weather and at times below 300 ft agl, the aircraft crashed while manoeuvring in the vicinity of Elmsett Airfield. The pilot suffered fatal injuries in the impact and there was a severe post-crash fire.

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Published 10 December 2014