AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601XL Zodiac, G-EXXL

Mid-air collision with recreational kite, Pilling Sands, Morecambe, Heysham, Lancaster, 19 June 2016.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 10 November 2016

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 19 June 2016
Aircraft type:: Zenair CH 601XL Zodiac
Location:: Pilling Sands, Morecambe, Heysham, Lancashire
Registration:: G-EXXL

Summary:

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Bulletin correction:

A correction was issued concerning this report on 11 November 2016. 皇冠体育app correction was also published in the January 1/2017 Bulletin.

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