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Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-RVRG

Date of occurrence: 23 July 2008

Summary:
The aircraft became airborne from a hump in the grass runway. The pilot continued the takeoff but the aircraft did not accelerate and climb, and stalled at about 50 feet above the aerodrome boundary.

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Report name:
Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-RVRG
Registration:
G-RVRG
Type:
Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Location:
City Airport Manchester, Barton, Eccles
Date of occurrence:
23 July 2008
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aircraft became airborne from a hump in the grass runway. The pilot continued the takeoff but the aircraft did not accelerate and climb, and stalled at about 50 feet above the aerodrome boundary.
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