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EV-97 TeamEurostar UK, G-RMCM

Date of occurrence: 18 August 2011

Summary:

The instructor had released the student pilot for a solo flight after a satisfactory dual training detail. During the landing on this solo flight the aircraft bounced and the student decided to go around in accordance with his training. As he applied full power the aircraft pitched up, veered left and stalled. The left wing dropped and the aircraft impacted a field to the left of the runway. The student sustained a minor injury to his left arm but was able to vacate the aircraft unaided. He candidly reported that he probably did not apply the correct control inputs when he initiated the go-around.

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Report name:
EV-97 TeamEurostar UK, G-RMCM
Registration:
G-RMCM
Type:
EV-97 TeamEurostar UK
Location:
Peterborough (Conington) Airport
Date of occurrence:
18 August 2011
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:

The instructor had released the student pilot for a solo flight after a satisfactory dual training detail. During the landing on this solo flight the aircraft bounced and the student decided to go around in accordance with his training. As he applied full power the aircraft pitched up, veered left and stalled. The left wing dropped and the aircraft impacted a field to the left of the runway. The student sustained a minor injury to his left arm but was able to vacate the aircraft unaided. He candidly reported that he probably did not apply the correct control inputs when he initiated the go-around.

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