Porterfield CP50 Collegiate, G-AFZL, 30 June 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 June 2013
• Aircraft type: Porterfield CP50 Collegiate
• Location: White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire
• Registration: G-AFZL

Porterfield CP50 Collegiate, G-AFZL

Summary:

The aircraft appeared to be caught by a gust of wind while manoeuvring downwind at the holding point prior to takeoff. The aircraft pitched nose-down and inverted. The pilot, who was uninjured, vacated the aircraft without difficulty.

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Published 10 December 2014