AAIB investigation to Stewart S-51D Mustang, G-CGOI

Loss of control on takeoff, Benwick, Cambridgeshire, 2 August 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 June 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 August 2015
• Aircraft type: Stewart S-51D Mustang
• Location: 2 August 2015 Benwick, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-CGOI

Summary:

The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft shortly after commencing the takeoff run. The aircraft left the side of the runway and became airborne for a short while before rolling to the left. The left wing tip struck the ground and the aircraft yawed left, coming to rest extensively damaged but in an upright attitude. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

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Published 9 June 2016