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Old 18th Dec 2007, 23:39
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Just did the Nathan Higgins human factors course which mentions a pilot taking-off from YBAF in a bonanza with elevator trim set in the full nose-up position (15/03/81)
PIC was unfamiliar with trim position indicator and a/c was previously flown by pilot who's landing technique involved the use of full nose-up trim.
She tried to reach for the throttle to reduce power but was unable to hold the nose down with only one hand on the control column
The a/c flew the length of the runway near the stall then banked sharply, decended into trees and exploded into flames. All 5 pob escaped - pilot with serious burns.

Wasn't a case of, as one tool says, hardening up, but of knowing the A/C.
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