AAIB Special Bulletin S3/2021 on Escapade, G-CGNV

Escapade (G-CGNV), fatal accident at Breighton Airfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, 14 November 2021.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 December 2021
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Special bulletin
Date of occurrence:
14 November 2021
Aircraft type:
Escapade
Location:
Breighton Airfield, East Riding of Yorkshire
Registration:
G-CGNV

The aircraft was seen to takeoff and climb steeply while appearing to sideslip and drift off the runway centreline. It climbed to approximately 180 ft agl at which point the left wing dropped, the aircraft departed from controlled flight and it descended rapidly to the ground. The pilot was fatally injured. The evidence indicates that the seat moved rearwards leading to the pilot losing control of the aircraft. The cause of the seat movement is under investigation. Three Safety Recommendations are made.

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Escapade, G-CGNV S3/2021

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G-CGNV Safety Recommendation Document

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Glossary of abbreviations

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Published 14 December 2021