Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZYL, 14 February 2009

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 February 2009
• Aircraft type: Rans S6-ES Coyote II
• Location: Brimpton Airstrip near Aldermaston, Berkshire
• Registration: G-BZYL

Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZYL

Summary:

The pilot of G-BZYL was carrying out solo circuits at a small grass airfield. Following a ‘touch-and-go’, and at a height of about 180 ft, the aircraft appeared to stall. The left wing dropped and the aircraft entered a steep descent. It rotated left through approximately 310° and the pilot was unable to regain control before the aircraft hit the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014