Rans S10, G-OEYE, 15 December 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
Date of occurrence:
15 December 2006
Aircraft type:
Rans S10
Location:
Otherton Airfield, Staffordshire
Registration:
G-OEYE

Rans S10, G-OEYE

Summary:

Whilst taking off from a grass airstrip, the aircraft’s engine failed just as it became airborne. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and the right wing dropped, resulting in a ‘cartwheel’.

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Published 10 December 2014