Mainair Rapier microlight, G-MZON, 5 July 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
5 July 2006
Aircraft type:
Mainair Rapier microlight
Location:
Selby Home Farm, Stanton, Netherwitton, Northumberland
Registration:
G-MZON

Mainair Rapier microlight, G-MZON

Summary:

The aircraft failed to climb away after takeoff and in order to avoid colliding with a building, the pilot attempted to make a right turn. The aircraft then descended rapidly out of control and collided with a dry stone wall.

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Published 10 December 2014