AAIB investigation to Piper L18C Super Cub, G-AXLZ

Wake vortex encounter during takeoff, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 18 July 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 April 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 July 2016
• Aircraft type: Piper L18C Super Cub
• Location: Shoreham Airport, West Sussex
• Registration: G-AXLZ

Summary:

During takeoff the aircraft encountered a wake vortex system from a helicopter which had hover-taxied across the runway approximately two minutes earlier. The pilot was unable to correct the roll, induced by the vortex system, before the aircraft struck the ground.

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Published 13 April 2017