1 fatality

9 May 2010: MOONEY M20B — Pavel Sedlacek — Old Buckenham, United Kingdom

Old Buckenham, United Kingdom

On 9 May 2010, a MOONEY M20B operated by Pavel Sedlacek was involved in an aviation accident near Old Buckenham, United Kingdom. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 9, 2010, a Mooney M20B (G-JDIX) sustained substantial damage after impacting a field near Old Buckenham, Norfolk. The pilot was fatally injured. The AAIB is investigating.

Accident Details

On May 9, 2010, at approximately 1721 hours UTC, a Mooney M20B aircraft, registration G-JDIX, collided with terrain near Old Buckenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The impact caused substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft had departed from Biberach, Germany, but its intended destination was not determined.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a Mooney M20B, a single-engine general aviation airplane. The registration G-JDIX was assigned by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. No further details regarding the aircraft's maintenance history or recent flights are provided in this report.

Investigation

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom assumed jurisdiction over the accident. The AAIB is conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the event. As of the time of this report, no probable cause has been released by the investigating authority. This article is based solely on information released by the government of the United Kingdom through the AAIB.