Auster J5F Aiglet Trainer, G-AMZU, 19 September 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 September 2009
Aircraft type:
Auster J5F Aiglet Trainer
Location:
Bicester Airfield, Oxfordshire
Registration:
G-AMZU

Auster J5F Aiglet Trainer, G-AMZU

Summary:

During the takeoff run the aircraft was slow to accelerate and, once airborne, it was slow to climb. As it passed over some trees, the aircraft appeared to stall at such a low level that recovery was impossible and it descended into the trees. A combination of factors contributed to a lift-off point that was further along the runway than expected. It is possible that the high density altitude contributed to degraded climb performance thereafter.

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Published 10 December 2014