AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E, G-BSYF

Control lost during an attempted takeoff, Farmers field near East Winch, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, 23 July 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 December 2022

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 July 2022
• Aircraft type: Luscombe 8E
• Location: Farmers field near East Winch, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
• Registration: G-BSYF

Summary:

After a precautionary field landing earlier that day, the pilot was attempting to take off in G-BSYF. Despite a long takeoff run the aircraft was not able to accelerate to a speed sufficient to lift off the main wheels. The pilot shut the throttle and begun to brake; the aircraft then veered to the left. The main wheels caught in a crop, the tail lifted up and the aircraft nosed into the ground. The aircraft came to rest inverted and was extensively damaged.

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Published 8 December 2022