AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-IMAB

Landing gear retracted during takeoff roll, East Kirkby Airfield, Lincolnshire, 4 August 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 January 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 August 2018
• Aircraft type: Europa XS
• Location: East Kirkby Airfield, Lincolnshire
• Registration: G-IMAB

Summary:

The landing gear and flaps retracted without selection during the takeoff roll and the aircraft slid for approximately 50 m before stopping. The pilot and his passenger were uninjured.

Bulletin Addendum

An addendum was issued concerning this report on 10 February 2022.

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Published 10 January 2019