Tri-R Kis Cruiser, G-BYZD, 4 July 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
4 July 2008
Aircraft type:
Tri-R Kis Cruiser
Location:
Near Upfield Farm, Whitson, Gwent
Registration:
G-BYZD

Tri-R Kis Cruiser, G-BYZD

Summary:

After a precautionary touchdown at his departure airstrip, due to suspicions about engine performance, the pilot decided to continue into a rolling takeoff. During initial climbout the engine suffered a loss of power and, in the subsequent forced landing, the aircraft hit a tree before impacting the ground. The pilot and passenger were uninjured but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

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Published 10 December 2014