Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BIPY, 11 October 2009

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 October 2009
• Aircraft type: Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR
• Location: Near Little Rissington Airfield, Gloucestershire
• Registration: G-BIPY

Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BIPY

Summary:

A student autogyro pilot was carrying out his first solo circuits. On the base leg of his second circuit, there was a loss of control and the aircraft fell to the ground. No evidence was found of any pre-existing aircraft defects and the reason for the loss of control was not determined.

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Published 10 December 2014