AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CFFJ

Loss of control during takeoff, Carlisle Airport, Cumbria, 10 October 2024

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
13 March 2025
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 October 2024
Aircraft type:
Flight Design CTSW
Location:
Carlisle Airport, Cumbria
Registration:
G-CFFJ

The aircraft鈥檚 left cabin door came open in flight shortly after the aircraft became airborne, leading to a loss of control and impact with the ground in which the pilot was seriously injured.

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Published 13 March 2025