Pitts S-1C (4 Aileron), G-LOOP
Report name:
Pitts S-1C (4 Aileron),G-LOOP
Pitts S-1C (4 Aileron),G-LOOP
Registration:
G-LOOP
G-LOOP
Type:
Pitts S-1C (4 Aileron)
Pitts S-1C (4 Aileron)
Location:
Isle of Wight (Sandown) Airport
Isle of Wight (Sandown) Airport
Date of occurrence:
17 September 2006
17 September 2006
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
During a takeoff on the grass Runway 23, the aircraft hit a bump in the runway surface, and became airborne with insufficient speed to fly. The aircraft landed heavily, and sustained damage, which caused it to slew off the runway. The pilot discontinued the takeoff attempt and the aircraft came to a halt. The airfield owner reported that he was not aware of any bumps on the runway surface which could cause such an accident. A search of the AAIB database (for the ten years prior to the accident) revealed no other accidents in which the runway surface at Sandown was suggested as a factor.
During a takeoff on the grass Runway 23, the aircraft hit a bump in the runway surface, and became airborne with insufficient speed to fly. The aircraft landed heavily, and sustained damage, which caused it to slew off the runway. The pilot discontinued the takeoff attempt and the aircraft came to a halt. The airfield owner reported that he was not aware of any bumps on the runway surface which could cause such an accident. A search of the AAIB database (for the ten years prior to the accident) revealed no other accidents in which the runway surface at Sandown was suggested as a factor.
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