Honiton: Report into how an aircraft lands on top of a second in crash at Dunkeswell Aerodrome

An aircraft investigation has found that a crash on 20 August 2021 was caused by two pilots failing to see each other.

The collision between two aircraft took place on the runway at Dunkeswell Aerodrome.

The incident took place last summer but the report has just been released.

Dunkeswell aerodrome is located on the Blackdown Hills, near Honiton. It is owned and operated by a private company.

Whilst completing a circuit at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, a light aircraft landed on top of another one on the runway. The first aircraft had joined the circuit and was positioned ahead of the second, which was already in the circuit.

The pilots did not see each other and they were not notified of each other's presence by radio transmissions until late on the final approach.

The pilot of the second plane (aged 66) suffered serious injuries due to the aircraft landing on this plane. The other pilot (aged 72) was not injured.

Both of the planes were private and only had one crew (the pilot) aboard.

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