AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR22, G-CTAM

Loss of power, deployed Ballistic Parachute Recovery System and landed in sea, Calshot Spit, Hampshire, 31 May 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
30 September 2021
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
31 May 2020
Aircraft type:
Cirrus SR22
Location:
Calshot Spit, Hampshire
Registration:
G-CTAM

Summary:

Passing 1,400 ft in a descent towards an airfield the engine started to run roughly and subsequently lost power. The pilot turned the aircraft parallel to the shore and deployed the aircraft’s Ballistic Parachute Recovery System. The parachute descent was successful and both occupants escaped from the aircraft uninjured. The loss of power was probably caused by fuel starvation to the engine, but the cause of the starvation could not be determined.

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Cirrus SR22, G-CTAM 11-21

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Published 30 September 2021