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Old 20th Aug 2008, 18:24
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Can't find the details on AAIB website but from memory here goes.
G-BHJM crashed after failing to climb sufficiently following a practice forced landing. On board was an instructor and student or it could have been mutual flying during the instructor course.
Rising ground on the climbout was given as the cause. I think this may have occurred in the vicinity of Bennachie. The aircraft was probably repairable until the fire service turned up and cut open the cowling and while cutting the battery connections caused a spark which set fire to the aircraft.
At this time the flying club at Aberdeen was owned by Tayside Aviation and the accident probably occurred between 1990-1992.
I flew 'JM a few times when it was based at Dundee and I always remember it as the dog of the fleet with a poor climb and an iffy radio. In fact it flew like a seagull...........with a bag of chips under one wing!
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