Dragon 200, G-MMAE, 11 August 2007

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 August 2007
• Aircraft type: Dragon 200
• Location: Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight
• Registration: G-MMAE

Dragon 200, G-MMAE

Summary:

The aircraft took off at close to its maximum all up weight, from a grass strip, towards rising ground. It encountered turbulence and then made a forced landing after the end of the runway and was extensively damaged. Whilst the aircraft’s type acceptance data sheet performance figures show that it should have been able to complete this manoeuvre, the aircraft did not perform as expected. One Safety Recommendation has been made.

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Published 10 December 2014