AAIB Report: G-AWYI, Loss of control in the air at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
Published By GOV.UK [English], Thu, Apr 29, 2021 2:50 AM
The aircraft, a Replica Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c, was performing a flying display with several other vintage aircraft when it was seen entering a descending right turn. The aircraft did not recover from the descent and struck the ground in a steep nose-down attitude. The pilot suffered serious injuries.
It is likely that the aircraft entered a spin, although the possibility that the initial departure was a spiral dive could not be eliminated. The reason for the departure from controlled flight could not be determined.
No pre-existing mechanical defects were found with the aircraft or engine.
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