Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II, G-MYUZ, 27 August 2013

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 August 2013
• Aircraft type: Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II
• Location: Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight
• Registration: G-MYUZ

Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II, G-MYUZ

Summary:

The pilot stated that having touched down on Runway 23 at Sandown Airport, the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot applied full engine power in an attempt to go around but the right wing dropped. The aircraft departed the side of the runway and crossed the adjacent grass taxiway before coming to rest in an area of rough grassland on a heading of about 050 degrees. The final position was adjacent to buildings located approximately 450 m from the threshold of Runway 23 and about 80 m to the right of the runway centreline. The reported wind was light and variable. The pilot, who was uninjured, advised that he was unsure as to the cause of the accident.

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Published 10 December 2014