AAIB investigation to Groppo Trail, G-CIGR

Collided with trees after takeoff, South Longwood Farm, Hampshire, 14 July 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 October 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 July 2018
• Aircraft type: Groppo Trail
• Location: South Longwood Farm, Owslebury, Hampshire
• Registration: G-CIGR

Summary:

The aircraft took off from a farm strip but did not climb sufficiently to clear a high hedge beyond the end of the runway.

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Groppo Trail, G-CIGR 10-18

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Published 11 October 2018