AAIB investigation to Aviad Zigolo MG12, G-CIUF  

Forced landing after propeller drive belt failure, near West Heath Common Sandpit, West Sussex, 4 November 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 April 2021

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 November 2020
• Aircraft type: Aviad Zigolo MG12
• Location: East of West Heath Common Quarry, West Sussex
• Registration: G-CIUF

Summary:

The aircraft’s propeller drive belt failed shortly after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing in which the aircraft was damaged, but the pilot was not injured. An improved quality drive belt is now available from the aircraft kit importer.

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Aviad Zigolo MG12, G-CIUF

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Published 8 April 2021