Diamond DA 42 Twin Star, G-CDKR, 24 March 2010

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 March 2010
• Aircraft type: Diamond DA 42 Twin Star
• Location: Crossland Moor Airfield, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-CDKR

Diamond DA 42 Twin Star, G-CDKR

Summary:

Whilst taking off, the pilot could not rotate the aircraft. and insufficient runway remained in which to stop safely. A runway excursion ensued with the aircraft being damaged beyond economic repair. The pilot was uninjured. Following the accident no technical or operational deficiencies could be identified.

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Published 10 December 2014