What happened
On December 31, 2008, at 1700 UTC, a Boeing 737-73V, registered as G-EZKB, was performing a takeoff from Luton Airport, United Kingdom. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a rapid pitch-up. Although the aircraft had undergone deicing procedures, it was subsequently exposed to icing conditions before the takeoff was completed.
The flight crew successfully recovered the aircraft's flight profile. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft.