Vans RV-8, G-XSEA, 7 November 2009

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 November 2009
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-8
• Location: High Easter Airfield, Essex
• Registration: G-XSEA

Vans RV-8, G-XSEA

Summary:

Whilst performing an aerobatic manoeuvre, the shuttle valve in the engine oil system became stuck in the inverted position causing a reduction in the engine oil pressure. During the subsequent precautionary landing, the left landing gear ran off the grass strip and sunk into a cultivated field, resulting in the left wingtip and propeller striking the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014