AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-REJP

Early rotation during takeoff and subsequent stall, Nuthampstead Airfield, Hertfordshire, 25 November 2021.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
13 October 2022
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 November 2021
Aircraft type:
Europa XS
Location:
Nuthampstead Airfield, Hertfordshire
Registration:
G-REJP

Summary:

A significant left yawing tendency during the aircraft’s takeoff roll resulted in the pilot rotating the aircraft early to avoid a lateral runway excursion, probably causing the wing to stall. The aircraft than struck a raised earth bank.

The report considers rule-based takeoff decision making, rejected takeoff considerations, and methods for self-briefing those items before departure.

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