Savannah VG Jabiru (2), G-CCSV, 9 September 2010

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Date of occurrence: 9 September 2010
• Aircraft category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Aircraft type: Savannah VG Jabiru (2)
• Location: Inglenook Farm, Maydensole, Dover
• Registration: G-CCSV

Savannah VG Jabiru (2), G-CCSV

Summary:

The pilot reported that he applied excessive rudder to correct a swing as the aircraft approached lift off speed. The right wingtip touched a hedge and the aircraft then ground looped into the boundary fence.

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