Cyclone AX2000, G-MZJR, 24 July 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 July 2009
Aircraft type:
Cyclone AX2000
Location:
Near Shoreham, Kent
Registration:
G-MZJR

Cyclone AX2000, G-MZJR

Summary:

The aircraft was flying at 600 ft agl when the engine suddenly stopped. The pilot chose a small field for a forced landing and landed downwind with a tailwind of 10 to 15 mph. The aircraft landed well into the field and the combination of a late touchdown with a high groundspeed and poor braking action on wet grass caused the aircraft to run on into a substantial wooden fence. Both the pilot and his passenger were injured in the accident.

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Published 10 December 2014