Pierre Robin DR400/180 Regent, G-GLKE, 9 January 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 January 2011
Aircraft type:
Pierre Robin DR400/180 Regent
Location:
Bodmin Airfield, Cornwall
Registration:
G-GLKE

Pierre Robin DR400/180 Regent, G-GLKE

Summary:

After takeoff the aircraft failed to accelerate and climb and hit a hedge at the end of the runway on the airfield perimeter before coming to a stop shortly afterwards. The aircraft was damaged but the pilot and passengers were uninjured and vacated the aircraft without difficulty. The conditions at the time of the flight were such that there was serious risk of carburettor icing at any power setting.

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