DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-ABDA
Report name:
DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-ABDA
DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-ABDA
Registration:
G-ABDA
G-ABDA
Type:
DH60G Gipsy Moth
DH60G Gipsy Moth
Location:
1 km south of Perth Aerodrome, Perthshire
1 km south of Perth Aerodrome, Perthshire
Date of occurrence:
05 May 2008
05 May 2008
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the engine was running roughly and that power was decreasing despite full throttle being selected. As the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude, a MAYDAY was declared and a forced landing was carried out in a field of standing crop. The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the landing, but both occupants were uninjured and able to leave the aircraft unaided. Weather conditions at the time were highly conducive to the formation of carburettor ice.
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the engine was running roughly and that power was decreasing despite full throttle being selected. As the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude, a MAYDAY was declared and a forced landing was carried out in a field of standing crop. The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the landing, but both occupants were uninjured and able to leave the aircraft unaided. Weather conditions at the time were highly conducive to the formation of carburettor ice.
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