What happened
On 18 October 2019, a Mainair Blade 912, registration G-BYTU, was involved in an accident at Chirk Airfield, Wrexham. While the pilot was performing a deceleration maneuver on the airfield, the aircraft encountered wet and uneven ground conditions. During this process, the aircraft experienced a rightward yaw that increased in intensity. This movement resulted in the right wing making contact with the ground.
The investigation
Investigators reviewed the details of the event to determine the sequence of the aircraft's movement on the surface. The investigation established that the environmental conditions of the airfield surface played a significant role in the loss of directional control. Specifically, the combination of moisture and the uneven nature of the terrain contributed to the instability of the aircraft during the braking phase.