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RV4 - aircraft down - ASN Report - ZU-AVM

Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:05 am
by A2022
well, the ole steep takeoff got another one. the pilot is lucky to have survived. usually, they don't. the passenger was not injured.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/386590

A Van's RV-4 conducted a steep takeoff and departed controlled flight after an attempted turn to the runway at Tedderfield Air Park (FATA), Gauteng. The pilot sustained serious injuries, the passenger was not injured, and the aircraft received substantial damage.


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