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Aircraft loss following ground excursion after landing (G-BCYC)

Aberdeen-Dyce, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On May 15, 1979, a Britten-Norman Trislander (registration G-BCYC) operated by Loganair was involved in an aviation accident near Aberdeen-Dyce, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control immediately after touchdown, leading to a ground excursion into trees. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft became uncontrollable immediately following touchdown, resulting in a ground excursion and the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately upon making contact with the runway. Following the initial touchdown, the aircraft veered from its intended path and moved into a wooded area. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a complete stop among trees.

Findings

While there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board, the impact with the environment was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss. The structural damage sustained during the excursion resulted in the airframe being written off.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control immediately after touchdown, leading to a ground excursion into trees.

Related events

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