No fatalities

14 Jun 2014: REIMS AVIATION SA CESSNA F150L L — MERLIN FLYING CLUB LTD — Nottingshire, United Kingdom

Nottingshire, United Kingdom

On 14 Jun 2014, a REIMS AVIATION SA CESSNA F150L L operated by MERLIN FLYING CLUB LTD was involved in an aviation accident near Nottingshire, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna F150L (G-YIII) impacted terrain near Hucknall Airfield, Nottinghamshire, UK on June 14, 2014. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured; the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The UK AAIB is investigating.

Overview

On June 14, 2014, at approximately 1240 UTC, a Cessna F150L airplane, registration G-YIII (serial number 0827), impacted terrain near Hucknall Airfield (EGNA) in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot and passenger suffered fatal injuries.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Cessna F150L, a single-engine light airplane commonly used for training and private flying. The registration G-YIII and serial number 0827 were recorded in the preliminary report.

Investigation

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has jurisdiction over the investigation. Under Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the United States as the State of Design has designated an accredited representative to participate. The investigator-in-charge is Mr. Julian Firth. The investigation is ongoing, and the information provided is preliminary and subject to change.

Location

The accident occurred near Hucknall Airfield, which is located in Nottinghamshire, England. The exact coordinates or distance from the airfield were not specified in the preliminary report.

Injuries and Damage

Both the pilot and the single passenger received fatal injuries. The Cessna F150L was substantially damaged, but specific details of the damage were not disclosed.

Regulatory Context

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the AAIB. Further updates may be provided as the investigation progresses.