Easy Raider, G-CCJS, 27 April 2007

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
27 April 2007
Aircraft type:
Easy Raider
Location:
Near Andreas Airfield, Isle of Man
Registration:
G-CCJS

Easy Raider, G-CCJS

Summary:

The aircraft was undertaking the second in a planned series of test flights after construction in order to issue its Permit to Fly. After take off the aircraft’s climb performance was inadequate to maintain sufficient terrain clearance with rising ground ahead and the pilot attempted to return to the airfield. During this manoeuvre the aircraft stalled at low level, impacting the ground and seriously injuring the two occupants on board.

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Published 10 December 2014