Easy Raider, G-CCJS
Report name:
Easy Raider, G-CCJS
Easy Raider, G-CCJS
Registration:
G-CCJS
G-CCJS
Type:
Easy Raider
Easy Raider
Location:
Near Andreas Airfield, Isle of Man
Near Andreas Airfield, Isle of Man
Date of occurrence:
27 April 2007
27 April 2007
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:
The aircraft was undertaking the second in a planned series of test flights after construction in order to issue its Permit to Fly. After take off the aircraft’s climb performance was inadequate to maintain sufficient terrain clearance with rising ground ahead and the pilot attempted to return to the airfield. During this manoeuvre the aircraft stalled at low level, impacting the ground and seriously injuring the two occupants on board.
The aircraft was undertaking the second in a planned series of test flights after construction in order to issue its Permit to Fly. After take off the aircraft’s climb performance was inadequate to maintain sufficient terrain clearance with rising ground ahead and the pilot attempted to return to the airfield. During this manoeuvre the aircraft stalled at low level, impacting the ground and seriously injuring the two occupants on board.
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