AAIB investigation to Rand KR-2, G-BVIA

Struck hedge during forced landing, Temple Bruer Airfield, Lincolnshire, 3 May 2014.

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot had taken off in fine weather to conduct a test flight. 皇冠体育app aircraft had been refuelled to full prior to flight, but after takeoff the pilot noticed the fuel gauge was reading less than half-full. He decided to make an immediate return to the airfield but, on approach to land, the engine stopped. 皇冠体育app pilot attempted to make the runway but the mainwheels caught a hedge before the threshold and the aircraft overturned. 皇冠体育app pilot, who was wearing a full safety harness, sustained only minor injury.

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Published 10 December 2014