Zenair CH 601HD Zodiac, G-BVAC, 22 August 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
22 August 2013
Aircraft type:
Zenair CH 601HD Zodiac
Location:
Gloucestershire Airport
Registration:
G-BVAC

Zenair CH 601HD Zodiac, G-BVAC

Summary:

During takeoff, the cockpit canopy became unlatched and started to lift. 皇冠体育app pilot grabbed the canopy pull cord to prevent it lifting further, but the aircraft entered a shallow dive, resulting in the nose and right hand landing gears striking the runway. 皇冠体育app nose gear collapsed and the propeller disintegrated after striking the ground.

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