DHC-2 Mk.III Turbo-Beaver, OY-JRR, 11 March 2007

DHC-2 Mk.III Turbo-Beaver, OY-JRR

Summary:

The pilot commenced a takeoff on Runway 21 at Headcorn Airfield with eight parachutists on board. The flaps were not selected and the aircraft failed to get airborne in the available distance. The pilot aborted the takeoff but was unable to prevent a collision with a parked aircraft. The pilot received fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

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Published 10 December 2014