Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-RSMT, 7 July 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
Date of occurrence:
7 July 2011
Aircraft type:
Rotorsport UK MT-03
Location:
Fine Lane, Fradley, near Lichfield, Staffordshire
Registration:
G-RSMT

Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-RSMT

Summary:

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff the aircraft did not climb as expected and, with the aircraft in level flight and throttle fully open, the aircraft did not accelerate as expected. The pilot subsequently made a forced landing onto a road and the rotor impacted the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014