Never forget to check you have

stabiliser/elevator authority before

you roll

On 31 May 2014, the crew of an aircraft attempted a
high speed rejected take off when it became apparent
that it was not possible to rotate. The aircraft overran
the end of the runway, hit obstructions and subsequently
caught fire and was destroyed.
Preliminary findings of the Investigation are that it
appears that the elevator mechanical gust lock was
engaged during the attempted take off.

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