Accident to a Dassault Falcon 20 on 26/03/2025 near Newquay (United Kingdom)
Collision of the towed element with obstacles on final approach, in target towing flight
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the United Kingdom authorities:
Following target towing operations, due to a problem with the system, the crew elected to divert to Newquay Airport, Cornwall with the towing cable still extended. During final approach, the target struck a house, but the aircraft was able to land safely.