Avid Flyer C, G-IMPY, 1 March 2010

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 March 2010
• Aircraft type: Avid Flyer C
• Location: Gadairwen Farm, Pontyclun, near Cardiff
• Registration: G-IMPY

Avid Flyer C, G-IMPY

Summary:

Whilst on final approach in light winds with about 50 m to go to the private grass strip, the pilot encountered “rapid sink”. He added power, but too late to prevent contact with the top of the low boundary hedge at the start of the strip, causing the aircraft to land heavily, with little forward speed, just beyond the hedge. Although the aircraft was extensively damaged, the pilot, who was wearing a three-point lap strap and shoulder harness, was uninjured and vacated the aircraft without difficulty.

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Published 10 December 2014