No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Sturgate Airport (G-BABX)

Sturgate, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On January 12, 1977, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration G-BABX) operated by Marchwiel Plant & Engineering was involved in an aviation accident near Sturgate, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Possible stall due to insufficient speed during the last turn. Also, accumulation of ice was suspected. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered G-BABX
Aircraft registered G-BABX. Photo: Clive R Martin from Addlestone Surrey, England / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a field while on approach to Sturgate Airport, injuring all five occupants. The probable cause was a possible stall due to insufficient speed during a turn, with suspected ice accumulation.

Incident Overview and Outcome During an approach to Sturgate Airport, a twin-engine airplane experienced a stall while executing a final turn to align with the approach path. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a field. All five individuals on board sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed in the accident. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material. ## Probable Cause and Contributing Factors The official investigation identified the probable cause as a possible stall resulting from insufficient airspeed during the final turn. Additionally, the accumulation of ice on the aircraft was suspected as a contributing factor to the loss of control and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

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

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a field while on approach to Sturgate Airport, injuring all five occupants. The probable cause was a possible stall due to insufficient speed during a turn, with suspected ice accumulation.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jan 1977 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?

Possible stall due to insufficient speed during the last turn. Also, accumulation of ice was suspected.