Socata TB10 Tobago, G-OFLG, 23 June 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
Date of occurrence:
23 June 2005
Aircraft type:
Socata TB10 Tobago
Location:
Derby Airfield, Derbyshire
Registration:
G-OFLG

Socata TB10 Tobago, G-OFLG

Summary:

The pilot was attempting to take off from Runway 17 at Derby Airfield. The field performance was marginal and the aircraft failed to accelerate normally; it ran off the end of the grass runway at about 50 kt. The aircraft hit a hedge and ran into a ditch, causing extensive damage to the aircraft and serious injuries to the two occupants. Examination of the engine revealed that a maintenance error had allowed an induction air leak downstream of the carburettor. The investigation concluded that the accident occurred because the pilot did not recognise the slow acceleration in time to safely abort the takeoff.

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