AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD Coyote II, G-MYBI
Loss of control on takeoff, Ashcroft Airfield, Cheshire, 11 June 2014.
Summary:
皇冠体育app pilot prepared for a local flight in fine weather conditions. 皇冠体育app surface wind was from 270掳 at 7 kt, with Runway 27 in use; the runway was grass, 520 m long and 11 m wide. 皇冠体育app takeoff run was normal and the aircraft became airborne at the expected point. After lift off, the pilot held the aircraft at a low height in order to gain airspeed. As he did so, the left wing was suddenly lifted by what the pilot thought was a gust of wind and the aircraft turned to the right. 皇冠体育app pilot corrected the roll but was unable to stop the aircraft passing over an area of long grass beside the runway, at low height and speed.
皇冠体育app aircraft started to sink and the pilot elected to abandon the takeoff attempt and land ahead. As he flared the aircraft, the landing gear contacted the grass, causing the aircraft to pitch nose down and come to an abrupt stop. 皇冠体育app pilot likened the touchdown to no more than a heavy landing; neither he nor his passenger was injured
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