AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8A Silvaire, G-AKVP

Struck the top of a tree on takeoff, Baxterley Aerodrome, Warwickshire, 19 April 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 November 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 April 2019
• Aircraft type: Luscombe 8A Silvaire
• Location: Baxterley Aerodrome, Warwickshire
• Registration: G-AKVP

Summary:

On takeoff from Baxterley Aerodrome, the aircraft climbed normally but drifted to the left of the intended takeoff track. The pilot attempted to turn to the right in order to avoid a tall tree, but the left wingtip struck the top branches causing the aircraft to enter a spin to the right. It struck the ground heavily, trapping the pilot who had to be released from the wreckage by the Fire Service.

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Published 14 November 2019