AAIB investigation to Rans S10 Sakota, G-BRPT

Engine failure during descent to land at Henstridge Airfield on 27 April 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 July 2015
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
27 April 2015
Aircraft type:
Rans S10 Sakota
Location:
Approx 2 miles east of Henstridge Airfield, Somerset
Registration:
G-BRPT

Summary:

The aircraft had commenced a descent to land when the engine started to run erratically and then stopped. During the subsequent forced landing into a field, the aircraft ground looped and suffered damage to its main landing gear. Low fuel levels may have been responsible for the engine failure.

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Rans S10 Sakota G-BRPT 07-15

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Published 9 July 2015