What happened
On 1 September 2011, a Piper PA-178-150 Super Cub, registration G-BIDK, was performing a flight training maneuver at Cranfield Airport in Bedfordshire. The aircraft was being operated by a pilot under instruction, who was seated in the front seat of the cockpit. During the flight, the pilot was attempting to execute an approach to Runway 21. At the time of the approach, the aircraft was encountering an 8 kt crosswind originating from the left.
The investigation
Following the incident, an investigation was conducted based on the Air Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot. The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the approach and the environmental conditions present at the airfield during the maneuver.