AAIB investigation to Maule MX-7-180C, N1052U

Struck trees after engine failure whilst landing at Strathaven Airfield on 4 February 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 April 2015
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
4 February 2015
Aircraft type:
Maule MX-7-180C
Location:
Strathaven Airfield, South Lanarkshire
Registration:
N1052U

Summary:

The aircraft was landing at Strathaven Airfield. The final approach seemed satisfactory to the pilot but when he glanced at the airspeed indicator, he saw that he was below his target speed. However, when he tried to increase power, the engine stopped and the aircraft stalled, hitting some trees before coming to rest in a field. The pilot considers that either carburettor ice or water in the fuel may have been responsible for the engine stoppage.

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Maule MX-7-180C N1052U

Published 9 April 2015