Cessna 152, G-BNKC, 7 May 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
7 May 2006
Aircraft type:
Cessna 152
Location:
Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire
Registration:
G-BNKC

Cessna 152, G-BNKC

Summary:

The student pilot was carrying out solo circuits and touch-and-go landings. After completing a successful landing the pilot opened the throttle to take off. As the engine power increased the aircraft started to veer to the left. Instead of applying right rudder to correct the left swing the pilot accidentally applied left rudder. The aircraft continued to veer to the left and came to a halt after entered a field containing a crop of oil rape seed.

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Published 10 December 2014