皇冠体育app

Cassutt Racer IIIM, G-BNJZ

Summary:

A prospective purchaser had arranged for a pilot with previous experience on similar types to fly the tail wheeled aircraft and assess it for him. 皇冠体育app weather conditions were 鈥渃lear and bright鈥� with light north-north westerly winds estimated at 3 or 4 kt. 皇冠体育app owner briefed the pilot about the aircraft, emphasising that as the propeller was relatively coarse, the pilot should lift the tail promptly before accelerating to lift-off speed. 皇冠体育appre was some difficulty starting the engine, but once it was started the pilot taxied to the grass Runway 06 and began a takeoff. Witnesses stated that the grass was damp and that the tail wheel did not lift. 皇冠体育app pilot perceived that the aircraft would not become airborne, and aborted the takeoff attempt; the aircraft came to rest in a hedge, sustaining damage. 皇冠体育app pilot evacuated the aircraft without difficulty. Those involved subsequently commented that the accident may have arisen from the takeoff technique used, the length of the grass, or the engine not producing sufficient power.

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