AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CLDS

Crashed during a short-field takeoff, private strip near Hereford, 31 July 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2015

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 31 July 2015
• Aircraft type: Rotorsport UK Calidus
• Location: Hereford Golf Academy, Hereford
• Registration: G-CLDS

Summary:

The aircraft rotated to an excessive nose-up attitude during a ‘short-field’ takeoff. The aircraft became airborne but its airspeed was too low and reducing. The aircraft turned right and its rotor blades struck the ground. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries but the aircraft was destroyed.

Download report:

Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CLDS 12-15

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations

Published 10 December 2015