MW7, G-BREE
Date of occurrence: 21 February 2009
Summary:
The aircraft’s engine suffered a loss of power in flight. During the subsequent forced landing the right main landing gear sheared off and the aircraft rolled inverted, sustaining extensive damage. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and there was no fire. It transpired that the power loss was caused by one of the spark plugs becoming unscrewed from the engine’s front cylinder.
The aircraft’s engine suffered a loss of power in flight. During the subsequent forced landing the right main landing gear sheared off and the aircraft rolled inverted, sustaining extensive damage. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and there was no fire. It transpired that the power loss was caused by one of the spark plugs becoming unscrewed from the engine’s front cylinder.
Report name:
MW7, G-BREE
MW7, G-BREE
Registration:
G-BREE
G-BREE
Type:
MW7
MW7
Location:
Near Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire
Near Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire
Date of occurrence:
21 February 2009
21 February 2009
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aircraft’s engine suffered a loss of power in flight. During the subsequent forced landing the right main landing gear sheared off and the aircraft rolled inverted, sustaining extensive damage. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and there was no fire. It transpired that the power loss was caused by one of the spark plugs becoming unscrewed from the engine’s front cylinder.
The aircraft’s engine suffered a loss of power in flight. During the subsequent forced landing the right main landing gear sheared off and the aircraft rolled inverted, sustaining extensive damage. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and there was no fire. It transpired that the power loss was caused by one of the spark plugs becoming unscrewed from the engine’s front cylinder.
A correction was published to this report in the September 2009 Bulletin
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