Mooney M20J G-JAST and Vans RV-4, G-MARX, 4 September 2010
Mooney M20J, G-JAST and Vans RV-4, G-MARX
Summary:
皇冠体育app two aircraft, a Mooney M20J and a Vans RV-4, were participating in the Merlin Trophy Air Race, which started and finished at Bembridge Airport, on the Isle of Wight. 皇冠体育app aircraft were closely matched on speed and after the last turn of the race the Mooney began to overtake the RV-4; shortly after which the two aircraft collided. 皇冠体育app Mooney broke up in flight and fell to the ground; the pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. 皇冠体育app RV-4 was badly damaged but the pilot managed to land at Bembridge Airport, the crew of the RV-4 having received minor injuries. 皇冠体育app investigation determined that the pilot of the Mooney had probably been unable to see the RV-4 for approximately the final 39 seconds before the collision.
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