Piper PA-22-160 Super Pacer, G-BTLM, 13 November 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
13 November 2011
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-22-160 Super Pacer
Location:
Leicester Airport
Registration:
G-BTLM

Piper PA-22-160 Super Pacer, G-BTLM

Summary:

皇冠体育app engine did not respond to the pilot鈥檚 application of full throttle when he attempted fly a go-around from final approach. In an attempt to recover engine power he pumped the throttle, but this caused the engine to stop. A forced landing was conducted in a field during which the right wing stuck a small tree. 皇冠体育app pilot vacated the aircraft via the rear door (on the left side of the aircraft) as the damaged right wing was blocking the front door, which is on the right side.

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