AAIB investigation to Mignet HM-1000 Balerit, G-MRAM

Engine failure on takeoff, Coleman Green Airstrip, Hertfordshire, 31 August 2020

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 January 2021
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
31 August 2020
Aircraft type:
Mignet HM-1000 Balerit
Location:
Coleman Green Airstrip, Hertfordshire
Registration:
G-MRAM

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff, the engine stopped abruptly. The aircraft landed straight ahead but, on touchdown, the nose landing gear dug into the ground and the aircraft tipped forwards and came to a halt.

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Mignet HM-1000 Balerit, G-MRAM 01-21

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Published 14 January 2021