AAIB investigation to De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, G-BYTN

Failed to become fully airborne at Netherthorpe Airfield on 16 April 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 July 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 April 2015
• Aircraft type: De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth
• Location: Near Netherthorpe Airfield, Nottinghamshire
• Registration: G-BYTN

Summary:

The pilot and passenger were taking off for a pleasure flight in the local area. The aircraft had full fuel and was just below its Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW). After lift off, the pilot found that he was unable to climb out of ground effect and decided to land in a field of crops. During the subsequent landing, the aircraft flipped inverted. The pilot believes that a slight reduction in available power, coupled with calm wind conditions and the short runways at Netherthorpe, contributed to the accident.

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Published 9 July 2015