Cyclone AX3/503, G-MYFZ, 17 October 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 October 2008
Aircraft type:
Cyclone AX3/503
Location:
Chilbolton Airfield, near Stockbridge, Hampshire
Registration:
G-MYFZ

Cyclone AX3/503, G-MYFZ

Summary:

The pilot intended to conduct a simulated engine failure after takeoff. However, the climb-out was steep when the engine was ‘failed’, with the result that the airspeed reduced rapidly; the aircraft stalled at a height of approximately 100 ft. With insufficient height to recover fully, it landed heavily on the runway, nosewheel first, which resulted in substantial damage and minor injuries to the occupants.

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