Team Minimax 93, G-CBPL, 18 May 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 May 2012
Aircraft type:
Team Minimax 93
Location:
Field adjacent to Newnham Way, Ashwell, Herts
Registration:
G-CBPL

Team Minimax 93, G-CBPL

Summary:

The aircraft struck the ground in an erect spin; the pilot was seriously injured. The pilot had flown flexwing aircraft for several years but had very little experience flying three axis aircraft. The investigation considered the differences between various control systems used in microlight aircraft, and one safety recommendation is made concerning pilot licensing.

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Team Minimax 93 G-CBPL 04-13.pdf (1,946.23 kb)

Published 10 December 2014