AAIB Report: Colibri MB2, fatal accident
As the Colibri MB2 took off, a witness heard the engine running roughly before it disappeared from view near Spilsby, Lincolnshire on 15 December 2019. 皇冠体育app accident resulted in one fatality.
皇冠体育app pilot, who owned G-BUDW, was planning a short flight to test a modification to the aircraft鈥檚 fuel system. As the aircraft took off a witness heard the engine running roughly before it disappeared from view. 皇冠体育app accident site was found approximately one hour later to the north of the runway. It is likely the pilot had attempted to fly a circuit to land back at the airfield.
皇冠体育app investigation found the engine was in poor condition with several defects including a crack in the cylinder head, a split in the inlet manifold joint and deposits on the valve seats. Any of these on their own or a combination of these, could explain the rough running. 皇冠体育app report highlights the guidance issued by the LAA regarding pilot maintenance, on鈥慶ondition engine monitoring, development of a maintenance schedule and the requirements relating to approval of modifications.
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