AAIB investigation to Streak Shadow SA, G-BXVD

Loss of control during taxiing practice, Rossall Field airstrip, Cockerham, Lancashire, 16 April 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 September 2015
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 April 2015
Aircraft type:
Streak Shadow SA
Location:
Rossall Field airstrip, Cockerham, Lancashire
Registration:
G-BXVD

Summary:

The aircraft was being taxied for practice, with no intention of flight. Whilst undertaking a fast taxi along Runway 02 at Rossall Field airstrip, the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft departed the runway. During the runway excursion, the pilot inadvertently applied full power and the aircraft briefly became airborne before landing heavily, causing extensive damage to the aircraft and serious injuries to the pilot.

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