AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-TELC

Loss of climb performance on takeoff, near Carrickmore Airfield, Co. Tyrone, 7 May 2017.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
12 October 2017
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
7 May 2017
Aircraft type:
Rotorsport UK MT-03
Location:
Near Carrickmore Airfield, Co Tyrone
Registration:
G-TELC

Summary:

The gyroplane was departing from Runway 26 at Carrickmore Airfield. After lifting off, the pilot lowered the nose attitude to accelerate and then, as the end of the runway approached, the gyroplane started to sink. It descended into trees in a ravine beyond the end of the runway.

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Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-TELC 10-17

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Published 12 October 2017