AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: February - March 2025
Published 8 May 2025
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This section provides details of accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field or full Correspondence Investigation. They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander at the time of reporting and in some cases additional information from other sources. The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.
| Event date | Aircraft Type | Location Name | Record Only Occurrence Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | MA Pilot-RC Laser | Near Basildon, Essex | The remote control model aircraft began a left turn but the left horizontal stabiliser and elevator broke away from the fuselage. The aircraft entered a spin and struck the ground outside of the flying field’s perimeter hedgerow, close to a cyclist. |
| 17 Mar 25 | DJI Mavic 3 | Lewisham, London | The remote pilot reported that the UA’s obstacle sensors were supposed to be active, but the UA collided with a tree and fell to the ground. |
| 18 Mar 25 | Chubory X10 Pro | Bournemouth, Dorset | The sub-250g UA experienced a flyaway event while conducting a survey flight over a built-up urban area. At the time of reporting the UA had not been found. |