Flight Design CTSW, G-CTSW, 1 May 2011
Flight Design CTSW, G-CTSW
Summary:
皇冠体育app pilot had operated the aircraft from the private airstrip over the preceding two days without incident. 皇冠体育app wind conditions on the day of the accident were similar to those of the previous day and the same runway was being used. 皇冠体育app runway surface was grass, approximately four inches long, and damp from overnight dew. 皇冠体育app pilot applied full power for the takeoff. After lift off, which was slightly further down the strip than on the previous days, the aircraft was reluctant to climb and the engine seemed low on power. At this point the pilot was committed to continuing with the takeoff, but the aircraft was unable to clear the boundary hedge at the end of the runway. Its main landing gear struck the hedge and the aircraft turned over, coming to rest inverted in the field beyond. 皇冠体育app pilot was uninjured and able to vacate the aircraft unaided via the left door.
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