1 fatality

20 Jun 2017: AMATEUR CONSTRUCTION KOLB FIREFLY — Luffenhall, United Kingdom

Luffenhall, United Kingdom

On 20 Jun 2017, an AMATEUR CONSTRUCTION KOLB FIREFLY UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Luffenhall, United Kingdom. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 20, 2017, a Kolb Firefly ultralite (G-CEPN) crashed near Luffenhall, England. The sole pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft destroyed. The AAIB is investigating with NTSB assistance.

Accident Overview

On June 20, 2017, at approximately 0920 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Kolb Firefly ultralite aircraft, bearing British registration G-CEPN, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Newell Lane, Luffenhall, Hertfordshire, England. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

Investigation

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is conducting the investigation into the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engine, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the AAIB in its inquiry.

Contact Information

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the AAIB in England:

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk