X'Air 582(1), G-BZAF, 13 June 2009

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 June 2009
• Aircraft type: X'Air 582(1)
• Location: Carland Cross, Cornwall
• Registration: G-BZAF

X’Air 582(1), G-BZAF

Summary:

Approximately 15 mins after take off the pilot felt a “violent vibration” through the aircraft followed, by what he believed, was a loss of lift from the right wing. The pilot subsequently flew a forced landing into a field of standing crops. After touchdown the aircraft nosed over onto its back. The pilot vacated the aircraft uninjured.

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Published 10 December 2014