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Whilst attempting to land in a strong crosswind, the left wingtip struck the runway several times, resulting in a hard landing, London Stansted Airport, 31 January 2022.

While taking off under aerotow, the tow rope detached at low level from the glider, Troed yr Harn, Talgarth, Powys on 12 August 2022.

Air accident monthly bulletin November 2023
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The AAIB Bulletin is a compilation of AAIB reports and is published on the second Thursday of the month.

Special Bulletin concerning damage to several cabin windows on an Airbus A321-253NX (G-OATW) which departed London Stansted Airport on 4 Oct 2023.

Several members of the public were subjected to high levels of downwash from the approach and landing of a search and rescue helicopter. One person suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured.

A Leonardo AW169 helicopter was climbing out of King Power Stadium, Leicester, when it departed from controlled flight and struck the ground in an open area adjacent to the stadium.

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