Pitts S-12 Special, G-PXII, 14 May 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 May 2009
• Aircraft type: Pitts S-12 Special
• Location: White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire
• Registration: G-PXII

Pitts S-12 Special, G-PXII

Summary:

The aircraft failed to complete a ‘cobra’ aerobatic manoeuvre, possibly as a result of slow engine acceleration in the climb and subsequently impacted the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014