AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-IMAB

Landing gear retracted during takeoff roll, East Kirkby Airfield, Lincolnshire, 4 August 2018.

Summary:

The landing gear and flaps retracted without selection during the takeoff roll and the aircraft slid for approximately 50 m before stopping. The pilot and his passenger were uninjured.

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An addendum was issued concerning this report on 10 February 2022.

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Europa XS, G-IMAB 01-19

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Published 10 January 2019