Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVSV, 12 April 2012

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 April 2012
• Aircraft type: Gemini Flash IIA
• Location: Near Clackmannan, Scotland
• Registration: G-MVSV

Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVSV

Summary:

Immediately after takeoff, the weight-shift microlight entered a steep climb. The nose then dropped (probably as a result of a stall) and the aircraft struck the ground in a steep nose-down altitude. The owner piloting the aircraft was fatally injured. This was the owner’s first flight in the aircraft and also his first solo flight. There was no evidence that the pilot had received any formal training prior to this attempt.

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Gemini Flash IIA G-MVSV 11-12.pdf (372.20 kb)

Published 10 December 2014