Mickleburgh L107, G-BZVC
Report name:
Mickleburgh L107, G-BZVC
Mickleburgh L107, G-BZVC
Registration:
G-BZVC
G-BZVC
Type:
Mickleburgh L107
Mickleburgh L107
Location:
Fenland Airfield, near Spalding, Lincolnshire
Fenland Airfield, near Spalding, Lincolnshire
Date of occurrence:
21 February 2009
21 February 2009
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
Shortly after a normal takeoff, at a height of between 400 ft and 700 ft, the aircraft was seen to enter a steep left turn. When asked by the AFIS(O) what his intentions were, the pilot responded with a MAYDAY transmission, stating that he intended to land back at the airfield. After starting to turn to line up with Runway 36, the aircraft was seen to enter a spin to the left and strike the ground. It was determined that a fault existed within the carburettor air heat mechanism which, under the prevailing conditions, may have led to a loss of engine power due to serious carburettor icing.
Shortly after a normal takeoff, at a height of between 400 ft and 700 ft, the aircraft was seen to enter a steep left turn. When asked by the AFIS(O) what his intentions were, the pilot responded with a MAYDAY transmission, stating that he intended to land back at the airfield. After starting to turn to line up with Runway 36, the aircraft was seen to enter a spin to the left and strike the ground. It was determined that a fault existed within the carburettor air heat mechanism which, under the prevailing conditions, may have led to a loss of engine power due to serious carburettor icing.
