AAIB investigation to Europa, G-TAGR

Forced landing following engine stoppage, about 1 nm north of Branscombe Airfield, Devon, 19 April 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 October 2015
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 April 2014
Aircraft type:
Europa
Location:
About 1 nm north of Branscombe Airfield, Devon
Registration:
G-TAGR

Summary:

The aircraft’s engine began misfiring during flight. The pilot made two attempts to land at a nearby airstrip but on each occasion the aircraft was high and had to go around. After the second go-around, the engine stopped and the pilot made a forced landing in a ploughed field. The nose wheel dug into the surface, causing damage to the aircraft.

Download report:

Europa G-TAGR 08-14.pdf (158.73 kb)

Published 8 October 2015