AAIB investigation to Cessna 175B Skylark, G-ARML

Abandoned takeoff and overrun, near Slinfold, West Sussex, 24 April 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 April 2014
Aircraft type:
Cessna 175B Skylark
Location:
Private Airstrip, Slinfold, West Sussex
Registration:
G-ARML

Summary:

The aircraft was taking off from a private grass strip when the pilot sensed it was no longer accelerating. He abandoned the takeoff but the aircraft left the runway at slow speed and ran into a ditch. The pilot is not aware of any conclusive reason for the lack of performance but suspects that carburettor icing may have played a part.

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Cessna 175B Skylark G-ARML 09-14.pdf (148.48 kb)

Published 10 December 2014