Europa XS, G-KDCC, 23 October 2010

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 October 2010
• Aircraft type: Europa XS
• Location: Private airstrip, Sewards Hall Farm, Dunmow, Essex
• Registration: G-KDCC

Europa XS, G-KDCC

Summary:

On landing, the aircraft overran the runway and collided with a fence, sustaining damage. The pilot’s lack of recent experience and his interaction with a passenger who was also a qualified pilot were identified as possible causes. His decisions to adopt a new landing technique and to land with a downwind component may also have contributed to the accident.

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Europa XS G-KDCC 02-12.pdf (354.40 kb)

Published 10 December 2014