ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 208062
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| Date: | Thursday 22 March 2018 |
| Time: | 16:35 UTC |
| Type: |  Scottish Aviation Bulldog 120 |
| Owner/operator: | Trustee of the Mad Dog Flying Group |
| Registration: | G-BZMD |
| MSN: | BH120/247 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-320-A1B6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Wellcross Farm Airfield, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wellcross Farm Airfield, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex |
| Wellcross Farm Airfield, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft (still in previous Royal Air Force colour scheme, as "XX554") lost airspeed on takeoff from an airstrip at Wellcross Farm Airfield, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex. The landing gear collapsed. The 2 occupants were not hurt. The reason for the loss of airspeed could not be determined. [XX554 first flown 15/11/1973, delivered 29/11/1973; struck off charge 7/2000. To G-BZMD, Goodwood, West Sussex 18/8/2000].
UPDATE: The official AAIB report into the accident was published on 13/9/2018, and the following is an excerpt from it:
"AAIB investigation to Scottish Aviation Bulldog, G-BZMD
Aircraft failed to climb after takeoff and struck the airfield boundary hedge, Slinfold Airfield, West Sussex, 22 March 2018.
After identifying some areas of soft ground on the runway, the pilot decided to use a “short-field” takeoff technique, starting from a hard standing at the end of the runway. The pilot reports that the aircraft accelerated normally until it passed over an area of soft ground, when the acceleration decreased. At the required airspeed the pilot carried out a “gentle” rotation and the aircraft became airborne. Shortly afterwards there was a noticeable reduction in the aircraft’s airspeed and the stall warning system operated.
The aircraft descended slowly to a height of approximately 3 feet above the runway and struck a hedge at the end of the airfield. The aircraft remained upright and came to rest in a field 15 meters beyond the hedge, with severe damage. The reason for the loss of airspeed could not be determined."
Damage sustained to airframe: Per the above AAIB report "Extensive damage to wings, propeller and fuselage"
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. AAIB report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b7423a9e5274a0b8629207f/Scottish_Aviation_Bulldog_G-BZMD_09-18.pdf
2. CAA: https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/
3. https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/plane-crashes-in-village-field-1-8428525
4. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7060790
5. http://www.ukairfieldguide.net/airfields/Welcross-Farm
6. http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/airfield-finder/wellcross-farm/
7. http://www.ukserials.com/results.php?serial=XX
Images:
Media:
A Scottish Aviation Bulldog 120 plane overshot the runway at an airstrip near the A264 Five Oaks Road in Slinfold yesterday afternoon, UK.https://t.co/bNCYHiETnv pic.twitter.com/m6McfEVEzK
— Planes Of Legend (@PlanesOfLegend) 23 mars 2018
So busy yesterday I forgot to tweet this. Was called to a light aircraft collision. Aircraft lost airspeed on take off and landed in the field just after the runway. Thankfully no one injured. Report passed to @aaibgovuk. #ch287 pic.twitter.com/G7fPJ6xyUh
— Sussex Roads Police (@SussexRoadsPol) March 23, 2018
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2018 10:52 | Iceman 29 | Added |
| 23-Mar-2018 10:55 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Registration, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 23-Mar-2018 10:56 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Registration] |
| 23-Mar-2018 15:28 | Geno | Updated [Location, Source] |
| 24-Mar-2018 17:59 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Operator, Location, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 24-Mar-2018 18:01 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Phase, Departure airport, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 13-Sep-2018 19:28 | harro | Updated [Narrative, Accident report, ] |
| 13-Sep-2018 23:40 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Time, Source, Narrative] |
| 13-Sep-2018 23:40 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
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