Jabiru J400, G-PUKA, 26 February 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
• Date of occurrence: 26 February 2007
• Aircraft type: Jabiru J400
• Location: Clutton Hill Farm, Near Bristol
• Registration: G-PUKA

Jabiru J400, G-PUKA

Summary:

During the takeoff run, the pilot became concerned with the aircraft’s slow acceleration and decided to stop. As he applied the brakes, the left landing gear encountered some bumps and partially failed causing the left wing to touch the ground, the noseleg to fail and consequently the propeller to strike the surface. The pilot concluded that the slow acceleration was due to the runway’s soft surface as a result of recent rain.

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Published 10 December 2014