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Air Accident Investigation Branch wants action to stop repeat of plane crash

County Hall, USA - After a fatal small plane crash at Headcom Airfield

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has called for tougher guidelines on runway safety following the death of a pilot when his plane failed to take off and crashed into a static aircraft in exhibition at a small airfiled museum. In the accident, Steven Davis, 36, died of multiple injuries after aborting the take-off as he was running out of runway at Headcorn Aerodrome on March 11 last...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1091914
Rome, Italy, 07/04/2008 12:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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