Jodel D120A Paris Nice, G-BMLB, 9 April 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 April 2006
• Aircraft type: Jodel D120A Paris Nice
• Location: Lydd Airport, Kent
• Registration: G-BMLB

Jodel D120A Paris Nice, G-BMLB

Summary:

During a takeoff on Runway 03 with a reported surface wind of 320º/ 12 kt, the aircraft started swinging to the left as the tailwheel came off the ground. The pilot corrected for the yaw but was unable to control the resultant lateral oscillation. The aircraft went off the right side of the runway and the left gear collapsed.

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Published 10 December 2014