Flight Design CT2K, G-CBNA, 3 January 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 January 2009
• Aircraft type: Flight Design CT2K
• Location: Hook Norton, near Banbury, Oxfordshire
• Registration: G-CBNA

Flight Design CT2K, G-CBNA

Summary:

The pilot departed from Hook Norton farmstrip for a local flight in cold weather. Whilst in level cruise at 2,500 ft, the engine stopped. The pilot could not restart the engine and carried out a forced landing in a field, resulting in damage to the aircraft but no injuries. The engine failure may have been due to water in the fuel system freezing, or carburettor icing.

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Published 10 December 2014