Cessna 402C
Covington, August 17, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 17, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Covington |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CHI08WA258 |
| Event ID | 20080820X01268 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 402C |
| Registration # | G-EYES |
| Operator | Reconnaissance Ventures Ltd |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 5 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Full Narrative
On August 17, 2008, at 1038 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 402C, registrations G-EYES, and a Rand KR-2, registration G-BOLZ, collided mid-air while on approach to land at the Coventry Airport (EGBE), Coventry, England. All four persons onboard the Cessna 402 were fatally injured as was the sole occupant of the Rand KR-2.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). this report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained from or released by the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Air Accident Investigation Branch
Department for Transport
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershol, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 510300
E-mail: [email protected]
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.