G-STUD — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

April 20, 1983AccidentHull loss
Report No: 8/1983. Report on the accident to DHC-6 Twin Otter 310, G-STUD at Flotta Aerodrome, Orkney on 20 April 1983 Download report: 8-1983 G-STUD.pdf (2,059.04 kb) Report Appendices To view appendices, click on link below: 8/1983 DHC-6 Twin Otter 310, G-STUD Appendices (107.81 kb) ASSET_TAG (0 kb)
DHC-6 Twin Otter 310
The accident was caused by a loss of control, shortly after touchdown, following a strong lateral gust which was in excess of the maximum cross-wind capability of the aircraft. The lack of accurate surface wind information at the runway threshold was a contributory factor. Full accident record