AAIB investigation to Rans S6-116 Coyote II, G-BUWK

Aircraft lost control shortly after departure, Bradley’s Lawn Airstrip, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, 4 August 2020

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
4 March 2021
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
4 August 2020
Aircraft type:
Rans S6-116 Coyote II
Location:
Bradley’s Lawn airstrip, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex
Registration:
G-BUWK

Summary:

G-BUWK, a Rans S6-116, took off from Bradley’s Lawn airstrip, East Sussex. Witnesses then saw the aircraft make a spiral descent to the ground. There was a post-impact fire; the aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was found deceased. A post-mortem examination indicated that the pilot probably suffered a cardiac event resulting in incapacitation shortly after takeoff.

Bulletin correction

A correction was issued concerning this report on 11 March. The amended report can be viewed below.

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Rans S6-116 Coyote II, G-BUWK

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Published 4 March 2021