Thruster T6000N 450, G-REDZ, 15 July 2007

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 July 2007
• Aircraft type: Thruster T6000N 450
• Location: Redlands, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-REDZ

Thruster T6000N 450, G-REDZ

Summary:

Whilst carrying out a practice engine failure after takeoff (EFATO), at about 100 feet agl the aircraft developed a steep nose-down attitude. The pilot attempted to arrest the descent rate by pulling back on the control stick. The aircraft’s nose struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest inverted.

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Thruster T600N 450, G-REDZ 04-08.pdf (234.30 kb)

Published 10 December 2014