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Grumman AA-1B Trainer G-BCIL
Grumman AA-1B Trainer G-BCIL (msn AA1B-0378), at RAF Woodvale in July 1977. Written off (damaged beyond repair) 14 June 1986 when crashed and overturned at Lambs Hillock, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. According to the following extract from the official AAIB report into the accident: The aircraft was on a low level approach to land into a 10 knots wind into a field at Lambs Hillock, Elllon, Aberdeenshire. When the aircraft was crossing a track at the field boundary, it contacted a wire fence, and pitched nose down. The aircraft struck the ground and came to rest inverted. The two occupants (pilot and one passenger) received minor injuries Date: 1977
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1977 1986 Aberdeenshire Accident Approach Boundary Crashed Crossing Damaged Extract Fence Grumman Hillock Injuries Inverted Knots Lambs Level Minor Nose Occupants Official Overturned Pilot Pitched Received Repair Report Rest Struck Track Trainer Wind Wire Written Woodvale
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This print captures the Grumman AA-1B Trainer G-BCIL in all its glory at RAF Woodvale in July 1977. Little did anyone know that this aircraft would meet a tragic end on June 14, 1986, when it crashed and overturned at Lambs Hillock, Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
According to the official AAIB report into the accident, the aircraft was on a low-level approach to land into a field when it struck a wire fence and pitched nose down before coming to rest inverted. The pilot and one passenger onboard miraculously only received minor injuries.
The image serves as a poignant reminder of the risks involved in aviation and the importance of safety measures. Despite its ultimate fate, this Grumman AA-1B Trainer will forever be remembered for its service and contribution to flight history.
The Peter Butt Aviation Collection has preserved this moment in time through their meticulous attention to detail and dedication to capturing significant moments in aviation history. This print is not just an image; it's a piece of history that tells a story of triumphs and tragedies in the world of flight.
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