Porterfield CP50 Collegiate, G-AFZL, 30 June 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 June 2013
Aircraft type:
Porterfield CP50 Collegiate
Location:
White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire
Registration:
G-AFZL

Porterfield CP50 Collegiate, G-AFZL

Summary:

The aircraft appeared to be caught by a gust of wind while manoeuvring downwind at the holding point prior to takeoff. The aircraft pitched nose-down and inverted. The pilot, who was uninjured, vacated the aircraft without difficulty.

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Published 10 December 2014