Grob G115, G-BOPT, 19 June 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 June 2005
Aircraft type:
Grob G115
Location:
Barton Airfield, Manchester
Registration:
G-BOPT

Grob G115, G-BOPT

Summary:

Whilst flying solo circuits the student pilot encountered a rough running engine. He attempted to clear the problem without success and found himself high on the approach with no other area to land. 皇冠体育app aircraft touched down at the end of the runway, coming to rest in rough ground with damage to the landing gear and propeller. 皇冠体育app pilot was uninjured. No cause for the engine problem has been found although conditions were favourable for carburettor icing.

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