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.