AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin R2100A, G-BICS

Collided with hedge at far end of the runway on takeoff, Eaton Bray Airfield, Bedfordshire, 6 May 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 October 2018
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 May 2018
Aircraft type:
Pierre Robin R2100A
Location:
Eaton Bray Farm Airfield, Bedfordshire
Registration:
G-BICS

Summary:

During takeoff, the aircraft did not attain flying speed and collided with a hedge at the far end of the runway. Performance calculations by the AAIB indicated that, although the ground run required was less than the runway length available, the takeoff distance required exceeded the takeoff distance available.

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