AAIB investigation to FLS Aerospace Sprint 160, G-SCLX

Failure to clear obstacles during takeoff, Kirdford, West Sussex, 10 April 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 April 2014
Aircraft type:
FLS Aerospace Sprint 160
Location:
Kirdford, West Sussex
Registration:
G-SCLX

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft lifted off from a private grass airstrip but failed to climb away. Its tail struck a wire fence at the end of the strip and the aircraft was bought to a stop in the field beyond. 皇冠体育app aircraft, which was taking off in calm conditions with an increased flap setting, appeared to have encountered conditions which exceeded its performance capabilities.

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