Post by ErrolC on May 4, 2021 12:23:13 GMT 12
This accident happened 2 September 2020 on Sywell Aerodrome during a display practice. The aircraft is a modified Tiger Moth. As aircraft of the same general type operate here I thought this report would be of interest.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6087c34e8fa8f51b909ca0e2/Replica_Royal_Aircraft_Factory_BE2c_G-AWYI_06-21.pdf
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6087c34e8fa8f51b909ca0e2/Replica_Royal_Aircraft_Factory_BE2c_G-AWYI_06-21.pdf
Conclusion
Whilst orbiting at low-level it is likely that the aircraft entered a spin, although the possibility
that the initial departure was a spiral dive could not be eliminated. It was not possible to
determine the reason for the initial departure from controlled flight.
It is likely that the pilot started to recover but tried to pitch up before the aircraft had built
sufficient airspeed leading to a secondary spin.
The pilot was wearing a kevlar flying helmet and it is likely this prevented him from suffering
further serious injuries.
There was no evidence of any mechanical fault which could have contributed to the accident.
Whilst orbiting at low-level it is likely that the aircraft entered a spin, although the possibility
that the initial departure was a spiral dive could not be eliminated. It was not possible to
determine the reason for the initial departure from controlled flight.
It is likely that the pilot started to recover but tried to pitch up before the aircraft had built
sufficient airspeed leading to a secondary spin.
The pilot was wearing a kevlar flying helmet and it is likely this prevented him from suffering
further serious injuries.
There was no evidence of any mechanical fault which could have contributed to the accident.
