Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300, G-VIXX, 25 November 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 November 2011
Aircraft type:
Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300
Location:
Gloucestershire Airport
Registration:
G-VIXX

Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300, G-VIXX

Summary:

The aircraft was positioned on the apron with the parking brake set and after completing the pre-flight checks, the pilot started the engine. When the engine fired, it immediately accelerated to a high power setting. The aircraft surged forward across a taxiway and verge before striking a large shipping container, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot suffered minor injuries but was able to leave the aircraft unaided.

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Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 G-VIXX 06-12.pdf (262.19 kb)

Published 10 December 2014