MOONEY M20J

Ryde — September 4, 2010

Event Information

DateSeptember 4, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN10WA538
Event ID20100914X01342
LocationRyde
CountryUK
Coordinates50.72972, -1.16194
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeMOONEY
ModelM20J
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious2
Minor0
None0
Total Injured4

Event Location

Full Narrative

On September 4, 2010, approximately 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Mooney M20J single-engine airplane, G-JAST, and a Vans RV-4 single-engine airplane, G-MARX, collided in midair while maneuvering near Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. G-JAST was destroyed and G-MARX sustained substantial damage. The two occupants of G-JAST were fatally injured and the two occupants of G-MARX sustained serious injuries. The two local flights departed Bembridge, United Kingdom, at an unknown time. The accident is being investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), United Kingdom.
On September 4, 2010, approximately 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Mooney M20J single-engine airplane, G-JAST, and a Vans RV-4 single-engine airplane, G-MARX, collided in midair while maneuvering near Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. G-JAST was destroyed and G-MARX sustained substantial damage. The two occupants of G-JAST were fatally injured and the two occupants of G-MARX sustained serious injuries. The two local flights departed Bembridge, United Kingdom, at an unknown time. The accident is being investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), United Kingdom.

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.

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