AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CFNW

Struck roadside hedge while taking off, A6105, 3 km East of Duns, Scottish Borders, 5 March 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 October 2022

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 March 2022
• Aircraft type: EV-97 Teameurostar UK
• Location: A6105, 1.5 Miles East of Duns, Scottish borders
• Registration: G-CFNW

Summary:

After a precautionary field landing two days prior, G-CFNW was attempting to take off on a public road. The left wing struck a hedge at the side of the road causing the aircraft to turn through 180° and come to rest on top of the hedge. The pilot had not requested permission to use the road from the local council, nor had he informed the police of his intentions.

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Published 13 October 2022