AAIB investigation to Vierwerk Aerolite 120, G-OLAS

Stalled on takeoff from Darley Moor Airfield on 13 September 2015.

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 September 2015
• Aircraft type: Vierwerk Aerolite 120,
• Location: Darley Moor, Derbyshire
• Registration: G-OLAS

Summary:

Whilst taking off from a local airstrip, the pilot encountered difficulty maintaining a steady rate of climb. The aircraft stalled and dropped a wing before striking the ground just off the runway. Unfamiliarity with the class of aircraft and its marginal performance were considered by the pilot to be amongst the factors which caused the accident.

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Vierwerk Aerolite 120, G-OLAS 12-15

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Published 10 December 2015