Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire, G-HABT, 27 September 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 September 2008
• Aircraft type: Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire
• Location: Perranporth Airfield
• Registration: G-HABT

Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire, G-HABT

Summary:

Whilst the pilot was conducting his first flight in the aircraft, it became airborne unexpectedly in a nose-high attitude. Whilst correcting a left wing drop, he hit the right wing and propeller on the ground.

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Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk 26 (scale replica), G-HABT 03-09.pdf (254.62 kb)

Published 10 December 2014