AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-TGLG

Gyroplane rolled over during takeoff, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 18 March 2022.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 June 2022
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 March 2022
Aircraft type:
Rotorsport UK Calidus
Location:
Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire
Registration:
G-TGLG

Summary:

During an aborted takeoff, the student pilot pulled the throttle and stick back. This caused the gyroplane to abruptly, pitch-up and roll to the left. The gyroplane fell on to its side and slid to a stop.

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Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-TGLG 06-22

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Published 9 June 2022