AAIB investigation to Kolb Twinstar Mk III Xtra, G-MGPX

Loss of control on takeoff, Thorney Island, West Sussex, 3 February 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 July 2019
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
3 February 2019
Aircraft type:
Kolb Twinstar Mk III Xtra
Location:
Thorney Island, West Sussex
Registration:
G-MGPX

Summary:

The pilot reported that as full power was applied on takeoff, there was a momentary re-duction in power followed by a rapid increase to full power. This caused the aircraft to veer to the left, after which the pilot reduced power to idle. The aircraft continued to the left and struck a wooden fence post to the side of the runway. The pilot was wearing a full harness and was uninjured.

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Published 11 July 2019