Jabiru J400, G-PUKA, 26 February 2007

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
Date of occurrence:
26 February 2007
Aircraft type:
Jabiru J400
Location:
Clutton Hill Farm, Near Bristol
Registration:
G-PUKA

Jabiru J400, G-PUKA

Summary:

During the takeoff run, the pilot became concerned with the aircraft鈥檚 slow acceleration and decided to stop. As he applied the brakes, the left landing gear encountered some bumps and partially failed causing the left wing to touch the ground, the noseleg to fail and consequently the propeller to strike the surface. 皇冠体育app pilot concluded that the slow acceleration was due to the runway鈥檚 soft surface as a result of recent rain.

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