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

Published 10 December 2014

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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