Stall and crash involving twin-engine aircraft near Sturgate Airport

No fatalities • Sturgate, United Kingdom • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane crashed in a field while attempting to join the approach path at Sturgate Airport, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Sturgate Airport, a twin-engine aircraft was performing its final turn to align with the established approach path. During this maneuver, the airplane experienced a stall and subsequently impacted a field nearby. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred during the accident.

Findings

Investigators identified that the aircraft likely suffered a loss of lift due to insufficient airspeed while executing the final turn. Additionally, the presence of ice accumulation on the aircraft surfaces was considered a potential contributing factor in the aerodynamic stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft likely entered a stall caused by inadequate speed during a turning maneuver, with potential icing as a contributing factor.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-01-12 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near Sturgate, United Kingdom?

A twin-engine airplane crashed in a field while attempting to join the approach path at Sturgate Airport, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-01-12 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-01-12 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration G-BABX, operated by Marchwiel Plant & Engineering, at Sturgate, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft likely entered a stall caused by inadequate speed during a turning maneuver, with potential icing as a contributing factor.

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