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