AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 4 (Modified), G-CJLM
Loss of control leading to runway excursion, Stoke Golding Airfield, near Nuneaton, 7 July 2018.
Summary:
皇冠体育app pilot, who had 7 hours on type, was intending to conduct a single circuit of the airfield following takeoff from Runway 26. 皇冠体育app wind was varying between 260掳 and 290掳 at less than 10 kt, based on the pilot鈥檚 assessment of the windsock. 皇冠体育app takeoff roll started normally and the aircraft鈥檚 tail lifted off without issue. After travelling approximately 190 m, the pilot reported that the aircraft suddenly veered to the right, and he was unable to apply a correcting rudder input quickly enough to prevent the aircraft from leaving the runway. 皇冠体育app left landing gear leg collapsed under the loads imparted by the turn and the resulting contact with the ground caused damage to the left wing, the propeller, the engine and its cowls.
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