AAIB investigation to Hummerchute, G-CJTI

Rolled left on takeoff, Saxby Road, Freeby, Leicestershire, 18 September 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 December 2019

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 September 2019
• Aircraft type: Hummerchute
• Location: Saxby Road, Freeby, Leicestershire
• Registration: G-CJTI

Summary:

The parachute canopy failed to inflate correctly during the takeoff roll which caused the aircraft to roll to the left as it lifted off the ground. It collided with bushes at the edge of the field injuring the pilot and passenger.

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Published 13 December 2019