AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-OPFA and Valenta Ray X (UAS, registration n/a)

Mid-air collision between Pioneer 300 (G-OPFA) and Valenta Ray X (UAS), Upton-upon- Severn, Worcestershire, 5 April 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 October 2015
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
5 April 2015
Aircraft type:
Pioneer 300 and Valenta Ray X
Location:
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire
Registration:
G-OPFA and S037996

Summary:

While flying in uncontrolled airspace and in good visibility a remotely piloted model glider and a light aircraft collided at a height of approximately 630 ft. 皇冠体育app glider sustained serious damage before crashing into a field. 皇冠体育app aircraft sustained minor damage and landed uneventfully. 皇冠体育appre were no injuries.

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