AAIB investigation to Europa Trigear, G-BXGG

Runway excursion during takeoff roll, Abbots Bromley Airfield, 6 September 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 March 2016
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 September 2015
Aircraft type:
Europa Trigear
Location:
Abbots Bromley Airfield, Staffordshire
Registration:
G-BXGG

Summary:

During the takeoff roll the aircraft’s pitch trim system commanded full nose-up trim, for reasons that were not determined. The pilot abandoned the takeoff but as the aircraft decelerated it departed the runway to the left, into standing crop, causing damage to the propeller and main landing gear legs.

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Europa Trigear, G-BXGG 03-16

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Published 10 March 2016