CFM Metal-Fax Shadow Series CD, G-MWRY, 8 December 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 December 2012
• Aircraft type: CFM Metal-Fax Shadow Series CD
• Location: Tinnel Farm, Landulph, Cornwall
• Registration: G-MWRY

CFM Metal-Fax Shadow Series CD, G-MWRY

Summary:

The aircraft was taking off from a farm strip when the pilot sensed a reduction in engine power and realised that he was not going to get airborne before impact with a fence and hedge. The aircraft struck the obstacles whilst still on the ground and in a nose-high attitude. The pilot sustained a serious back injury.

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CFM Metal-Fax Shadow Series CD, G-MWRY 5-2013.pdf (268.00 kb)

Published 10 December 2014