Zenair CH 701UL, G-EOIN, 7 October 2010

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 October 2010
• Aircraft type: Zenair CH 701UL
• Location: Private airstrip, Easter Nether Cabra, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire
• Registration: G-EOIN

Zenair CH 701UL, G-EOIN

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a power loss shortly after takeoff. It was extensively damaged during the subsequent forced landing when it struck the upslope of a deep hollow that was not visible from the air. The power loss was thought to have been caused by an ignition system failure.

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Published 10 December 2014