X'Air V2(2) microlight, G-CBBH
Report name:
X'Air V2(2) microlight, G-CBBH
X'Air V2(2) microlight, G-CBBH
Registration:
G-CBBH
G-CBBH
Type:
X'Air V2(2) microlight
X'Air V2(2) microlight
Location:
Sutton Meadows, near Ely, Cambridgeshire
Sutton Meadows, near Ely, Cambridgeshire
Date of occurrence:
07 April 2007
07 April 2007
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:
Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power and the pilot was forced to land in a field. In attempting to avoid a ditch, the left main landing gear collapsed. It was established that the rear cylinder big-end bearing of the two cylinder 2 two-stroke engine had failed
Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power and the pilot was forced to land in a field. In attempting to avoid a ditch, the left main landing gear collapsed. It was established that the rear cylinder big-end bearing of the two cylinder 2 two-stroke engine had failed
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