Well known Biggin Hill based Proctor operator, Cobby Moore, suffered a serious accident last week in G-ALJF.
”Light aircraft crashes into trees in Rolvenden
An elderly pilot has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed in Kent.
Firefighters were called following reports that a craft had landed in trees and a hedgerow in Hastings Road, Rolvenden, at 17:25 BST.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said crews had freed the pilot, a 78-year-old man, using small tools.
He was taken to the William Harvey Hospital (WHH), Ashford, for treatment for minor injuries.
A spokeswoman for Kent Police said: “Police were called to Rolvenden at 6pm following a report that a light aircraft had crashed.
“The pilot, a 78-year-old man, received minor injuries in the incident and was taken to WHH for treatment.
“The Civil Aviation Authority are dealing with the incident.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-18977298
Flyer Forum suggests injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
By: DragonRapide - 15th February 2013 at 16:18
Coincidence – I was thinking about this the other day. Hopefully Cobby is recovered fully?
By: Propstrike - 15th February 2013 at 14:39
AAIB report here
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/Percival%20Proctor%203%20G-ALJF%2002-13.pdf
”He allowed the aircraft to become slightly slow just
before touchdown and applied power to correct. The
aircraft bounced and he applied full power to fly a
go-around. However, the aircraft did not climb but
remained in ground effect at low airspeed, with full flaps
still selected, and started to veer to the right. The pilot
was unable to raise the flaps, because of the airspeed,
so elected, instead, to reduce power and land. He then
intended to perform a “ground loop”, before the aircraft
reached a substantial hedge and ditch ahead. However,
before he could do so, the aircraft’s left wing struck a
small oak tree.
In his report, the pilot attributed the accident to a
combination of his handling of the aircraft and the hot,
calm conditions. ”
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August 1, 2012 at 6:59 pm