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. The 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. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller disintegrated after striking the ground.

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Zenair CH 601HD Zodiac, G-BVAC 12-13.pdf (200.10 kb)

Published 10 December 2014