Kolb Twinstar Mk III (Modified), G-MYOR, 18 September 2011
Kolb Twinstar MKIII (Modified), G-MYOR
Summary:
皇冠体育app pilot was carrying out high-speed taxi runs along grass Runway 25, following the replacement of some of the aircraft鈥檚 fuel components. Since purchasing his 鈥榯ail dragger鈥�, he had flown one short sortie in it with an instructor, during which he completed two circuits.
As the pilot passed the halfway point along Runway 25, at a speed of approximately 35 mph, the aircraft became airborne. This was a surprise to the pilot, as he believed it was necessary on tail-wheeled aircraft to lift the tail first before taking off, by moving the control column forward, and he still had the control column fully back. Having realised he was airborne, the pilot judged there was insufficient runway remaining, so he completed a circuit. On final approach, at a height of about 15 ft and approximately 10 mph above the stall speed, with full flaps selected, the aircraft appeared to lose flying speed and 鈥榝lopped鈥� into a field, approximately 30 ft short of the runway. 皇冠体育app landing gear and cockpit structure were damaged but the pilot was uninjured.
皇冠体育app pilot considered the accident occurred because of his inexperience on the aircraft and that he allowed the airspeed to become too low.
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