Jodel D18, G-JRKD, 23 May 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 May 2012
• Aircraft type: Jodel D18
• Location: Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-JRKD

Jodel D18, G-JRKD

Summary:

The aircraft’s engine started misfiring soon after takeoff, accompanied by a drop in rpm. There was insufficent height available to make a suitable landing field, and the aircraft landed in a pig farm. It struck a pig shelter on landing and overturned. Neither occupant suffered serious injury.

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Jodel D18 G-JRKD 09-12.pdf (278.82 kb)

Published 10 December 2014