Glasair, EI-CTG, 12 July 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 July 2009
• Aircraft type: Glasair
• Location: 3 miles northeast of Enniskillen Airfield, Co Fermanagh
• Registration: EI-CTG

Glasair, EI-CTG

Summary:

The aircraft was cruising at about 3,000 ft when the engine cut out, resulting in a wheels-up forced landing in a field. The pilot considers the engine stopped due to water in the fuel which had not been apparent during the pre-flight fuel checks.

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Published 10 December 2014