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Home <<Final Report: Accident involving a BRM Land Africa Ultralight Aircraft, (CS-UTN) at Letterkenny Airfield, Co. Donegal, 21 April 2019. Report 2020-013
SYNOPSIS
The aircraft, a BRM Land Africa, was on its final approach to Runway (RWY) 25 at Letterkenny Airfield (EILT) when it veered to the left in crosswind conditions prompting the Pilot to attempt a go-around. The left wing struck the ground. The aircraft pivoted about the wing tip and impacted nose first into a boundary fence and ditch on the southern side of RWY 25. The Pilot was uninjured and exited the aircraft unaided. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There was no fire.
Occurrence Date:
Sunday, 21 April, 2019
Report Date:
Tuesday, 28 July, 2020
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Contact Details
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