Cosmik Aviation EV-97 Eurostar, G-CEHL, 9 August 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 August 2013
• Aircraft type: Cosmik Aviation EV-97 Eurostar
• Location: Gloucestershire Airport
• Registration: G-CEHL

Cosmik Aviation EV-97 Eurostar, G-CEHL

Summary:

The student pilot initiated takeoff with an incorrect pitch trim setting. The aircraft pitched nose down shortly after takeoff and entered a series of pitch oscillations during which it touched down on its nose landing gear, which collapsed.

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Cosmik Aviation EV-97 Eurostar G-CEHL 11-13.pdf (197.57 kb)

Published 10 December 2014