AAIB investigation to JS-MD 3, G-JSMD

Loss of control during winch launch, Nympsfield Airfield, Gloucestershire, 15 June 2023

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 February 2024
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
15 June 2023
Aircraft type:
JS-MD 3
Location:
Nympsfield Airfield, Gloucestershire
Registration:
G-JSMD

During a winch launch, the aircraft was seen to pitch up into a steep climb. 皇冠体育app left wing then dropped, and the aircraft lost control and struck the ground. 皇冠体育app pilot recalled little after the launch but believed he may have slid backwards in the seat during the launch.

皇冠体育app BGA have highlighted two safety areas around winch launching and ensuring adequate restraints prior to launch.

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Published 8 February 2024