Avions Pierre Robin DR400-180, F-GDYD, 19 July 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 July 2008
Aircraft type:
Avions Pierre Robin DR400-180
Location:
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, near Corwen, North Wales
Registration:
F-GDYD

Avions Pierre Robin DR400-180, F-GDYD

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft was on the second leg of a seven day journey from France to the United States of America (USA). As it transited over North Wales, avoiding cloud and the high ground, the engine ran down. 皇冠体育app pilot had selected the fuel to feed from the left wing tank. 皇冠体育app time that had elapsed since that selection indicated that the engine could have suffered from fuel starvation. However, the conditions were also conducive to carburettor icing. 皇冠体育app engine could not be restarted and the pilot carried out a forced landing into a field. During the landing the aircraft ran into a bank in the far corner of the field and was substantially damaged. Both crew members were seriously injured. Although there was a significant spillage of fuel, there was no fire.

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