AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-OBAX

Ground collision following high engine power at startup, Balado Airfield, Kinross, 27 February 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 August 2019

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 February 2019
• Aircraft type: Thruster T600N 450
• Location: Balado Airfield, Kinross
• Registration: G-OBAX

Summary:

After startup the engine developed high power, which the pilot could not reduce. The aircraft travelled over 100 metres very rapidly down an inclined taxiway, with the pilot having very limited control, and collided with a parked digger.

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Published 8 August 2019