AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-REJP
Early rotation during takeoff and subsequent stall, Nuthampstead Airfield, Hertfordshire, 25 November 2021.
Summary:
A significant left yawing tendency during the aircraft’s takeoff roll resulted in the pilot rotating the aircraft early to avoid a lateral runway excursion, probably causing the wing to stall. The aircraft than struck a raised earth bank.
The report considers rule-based takeoff decision making, rejected takeoff considerations, and methods for self-briefing those items before departure.
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Published 13 October 2022