1 fatality

28 Aug 2013: Palmer Rans S6-ESD — Redhill, United Kingdom

Redhill, United Kingdom

On 28 Aug 2013, a Palmer Rans S6-ESD was involved in an aviation accident near Redhill, United Kingdom. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On August 28, 2013, a Rans S6-ESD with registration G-MYSP struck the ground following a touch-and-go at Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey, UK. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Overview

On August 28, 2013, at approximately 1118 coordinated universal time, a Rans S6-ESD aircraft, bearing United Kingdom registration G-MYSP, impacted terrain after conducting a touch-and-go at Redhill Aerodrome in Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured in the accident.

Aircraft and Investigation Details

The aircraft involved was a Rans S6-ESD. The accident is under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom. All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to the AAIB at their Farnborough House address in Aldershot, Hampshire.

Location and Circumstances

Redhill Aerodrome is located in Redhill, Surrey. The accident occurred following a touch-and-go maneuver, during which the aircraft impacted the terrain. No further details about the sequence of events or contributing factors have been released by the investigating authority at this time.