Mainair Rapier, G-CCHV, 30 October 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 October 2013
Aircraft type:
Mainair Rapier
Location:
Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire
Registration:
G-CCHV

Mainair Rapier, G-CCHV

Summary:

The pilot was taxiing the aircraft, preparing to take off from Runway 21. Prior to entering the runway, he lifted the wing to make a visual check that it was clear of traffic but an unexpected gust of wind caught the wing at that moment and the aircraft tipped onto its side, damaging the wing pivot. The control tower noted that the wind was from the south/southwest at 5 to 10 kt, gusting 15 kt, at the time.

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