press release
Cardiff Academy of Aviation
Press Release 6th August 2005
On Saturday 6th August 2005 12:30, one of our light training aircraft carried out a successful precautionary landing near Wentloog Road following a reduction in engine performance.
The aircraft was on a 1Hr training flight, with an instructor and student on board, neither suffered any injuries. The aircraft was returning to the airfield when the engine problems became apparent. The instructor decided to change course and head back towards the coastal areas as to avoid the built up areas around the airfield.
The aircraft landing in a nearby field, unfortunately the aircraft braking was reduced (due to the damp grass surface) and aircraft came to rest on the road adjoining the field.
Following the landing the aircraft suffered minor damage to the front nose wheel, engine cowling and propeller. The aircraft was transported by road to a local storage area, and the road reopened at around 16:00.