Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CGMD, 10 April 2013

Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CGMD

Summary:

Whilst attempting to take off the pilot applied aft control stick in order to raise the nosewheel. A ‘hammering’ vibration occurred and the aircraft veered to the left, off the runway, coming to rest on its side. It was concluded that the rotor rpm may have reduced as a result of the pilot not having held the stick fully aft during the takeoff roll; this may then have caused retreating blade stall.

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Published 10 December 2014