Cessna F150L, G-AZXC, 25 May 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 May 2006
Aircraft type:
Cessna F150L
Location:
500 metres south-west of Netherthorpe Airfield, Nottinghamshire
Registration:
G-AZXC

Cessna F150L, G-AZXC

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff the engine failed and a forced landing was made in a field beyond the end of the runway. The aircraft landed heavily causing the nose gear to collapse and the aircraft flipped upside down. The engine failure was caused by excessive water in the fuel. It was not possible to determine how the water entered the fuel system but it is probable that the heavy rainfall during the week leading up to the accident flight, while the aircraft was parked outside, was a contributory factor.

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Published 10 December 2014