Civil Aircraft Accident Report 4/72

Report compiled by N. S. Hunt
published by Dept. of Trade & Industry Accidents Investigation Branch

Report on the accident at Thurleigh Aerodrome, Bedford 19/01/71 between Trident 3b G-AWZA and Comet 3b XP915

Trident G-AWZA was making an approach to Runway 27 at Thurleigh Aerodrome using the Instrument Landing System for Crew training purposes. It was the intention of the Commander to make an approach down to 100 feet and then overshoot over a Comet aircraft which he could see on the runway awaiting take-off clearance. However, the Trident descended below 100 feet and during the overshoot struck the fin and rudder of the Comet with the underside of its port wing and port inner flap.



16pp paper covers, A4size. Ex RAF St. Mawgan reference library, carries stamps throughout, name inked on front cover, o/w v/good.