AAIB investigation to MW6-1-1, G-MNMW
Excessive sink on approach to Otherton Airfield, Staffordshire, 29 August 2025
During the circuit after a short local flight and return to Otherton Airfield, the pilot lined up on Runway 29 rather than Runway 25 as he had planned. Whilst altering his approach he became distracted by the presence of a ‘No Fly Zone’ near the airfield. As he manoeuvred, the airspeed decayed and the aircraft sank excessively and then struck the ground at the end of the runway. The aircraft fuselage and wing tip sustained damage as a result.
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Published 11 June 2026