AAIB investigation to Star-Lite SL-1, G-SOLA

Star-Lite SL-1 (G-SOLA), fuel exhaustion, Pembrey Airport, Carmarthenshire, 17 July 2021.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 March 2022
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 July 2021
Aircraft type:
Star-Lite SL-1
Location:
Near Pembrey Airport, Carmarthenshire
Registration:
G-SOLA

Summary:

The aircraft suffered fuel exhaustion after a second go-around at the end of a local flight. The pilot had been distracted during pre-flight preparations and departed with less fuel onboard than he had intended.

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Published 10 March 2022