AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CEDR

Loss of control during takeoff, Newtownards Airport, Northern Ireland, 7 April 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 April 2016

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 April 2015
• Aircraft type: Ikarus C42 FB80
• Location: Newtownards Airport, Northern Ireland
• Registration: G-CEDR

Summary:

The aircraft suffered an uncommanded loss of engine rpm shortly after takeoff. The aircraft struck the ground in a steep nose-down attitude seriously injuring the pilot and the passenger.

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Published 14 April 2016