Thruster T6000N 450, G-REDZ
Report name:
Thruster T6000N 450, G-REDZ
Thruster T6000N 450, G-REDZ
Registration:
G-REDZ
G-REDZ
Type:
Thruster T6000N 450
Thruster T6000N 450
Location:
Redlands, Wiltshire
Redlands, Wiltshire
Date of occurrence:
15 July 2007
15 July 2007
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:
Whilst carrying out a practice engine failure after takeoff (EFATO), at about 100 feet agl the aircraft developed a steep nose-down attitude. The pilot attempted to arrest the descent rate by pulling back on the control stick. The aircraft’s nose struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest inverted.
Whilst carrying out a practice engine failure after takeoff (EFATO), at about 100 feet agl the aircraft developed a steep nose-down attitude. The pilot attempted to arrest the descent rate by pulling back on the control stick. The aircraft’s nose struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest inverted.
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