Evans VP-1 Series 2, G-EVPI, 6 April 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 6 April 2006
• Aircraft type: Evans VP-1 Series 2
• Location: Deanland (Lewes), East Sussex
• Registration: G-EVPI

Evans VP-1 Series 2, G-EVPI

Summary:

During takeoff the aircraft deviated to the right, left the runway and struck the airfield perimeter fence. Insufficient control inputs had been applied to counteract a tendency for the aircraft to rise and move to the right as the tailwheel was raised.

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Published 10 December 2014