Pierre Robin DR400/140B, G-KIMY, 3 April 2002

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
• Date of occurrence: 3 April 2002
• Aircraft type: Pierre Robin DR400/140B
• Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
• Registration: G-KIMY

Pierre Robin DR400/140B, G-KIMY

Summary:

The aircraft was parked beside the fuel pumps and had just been re-fuelled in preparation for flight. After completing the pre-flight checks the pilot started the engine. When the engine started, the aircraft rolled forwards and accelerated in a straight line for a distance of 20 metres towards a parked Socata Rallye aircraft.

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Published 10 December 2014