G-CSFCCESSNA 1502016-12-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 150S/N: 150-75360

Summary

On December 04, 2016, a Pzl Bielsko SZD51 (G-CSFT) was involved in an accident near Husbands Bosworth, UK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

On December 4, 2016, about 1230 coordinated universal time, a PZL Bielsko SZD-51-1 glider, G-CSFT, and a Cessna 150L airplane, G-CSFC, collided in midair near Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The glider impacted terrain and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage and landed at a nearby airport. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN17WA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft G-CSFT.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 4, 2016
NTSB Number
CEN17WA052
Location
Husbands Bosworth, United Kingdom
Event ID
20161208X44521
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
150-75360
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On December 4, 2016, about 1230 coordinated universal time, a PZL Bielsko SZD-51-1 glider, G-CSFT, and a Cessna 150L airplane, G-CSFC, collided in midair near Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The glider impacted terrain and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage and landed at a nearby airport. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Farnborough House

Berkshire Copse Road

Aldershot, Hampshire

GU11 2HH, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1252 510300

Fax: +44 (0)1252 376999

https://www.aaib.gov.uk

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN17WA052