AAIB investigation to Maule MX-7-160, N3110J

Struck terrain while manoeuvring at low level, near Alford, Aberdeenshire, 23 June 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 June 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 June 2016
• Aircraft type: Maule MX-7-160
• Location: Near Alford, Aberdeenshire
• Registration: N3110J

Summary:

The pilot reported that he was attempting to find a landing area, when he encountered a severe downdraft and was unable to climb clear of rising terrain.

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Published 9 June 2017