Europa XS, G-BYFG, 29 May 2009

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 10 December 2014

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:: 29 May 2009
Aircraft type:: Europa XS
Location:: South of Carsington Water, north-east of Ashbourne, Derby
Registration:: G-BYFG

Europa XS, G-BYFG

Summary:

皇冠体育app engine suffered a sudden and significant loss of power in flight. 皇冠体育app pilot, who was unable to restore power, carried out a forced landing in a field, during which the aircraft collided with a hedge and was substantially damaged. He received minor injuries and was able to vacate the aircraft unaided. 皇冠体育app investigation could not positively determine the cause of the power loss, but an unapproved modification to the fuel system may have been a contributory factor.

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Published 10 December 2014

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