Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZYL, 14 February 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
14 February 2009
Aircraft type:
Rans S6-ES Coyote II
Location:
Brimpton Airstrip near Aldermaston, Berkshire
Registration:
G-BZYL

Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZYL

Summary:

The pilot of G-BZYL was carrying out solo circuits at a small grass airfield. Following a ‘touch-and-go’, and at a height of about 180 ft, the aircraft appeared to stall. The left wing dropped and the aircraft entered a steep descent. It rotated left through approximately 310° and the pilot was unable to regain control before the aircraft hit the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014