Denney Kitfox, G-BSSF, 30 June 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 June 2008
Aircraft type:
Denney Kitfox
Location:
30 June 2008 Near Humberside Airfield, Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-BSSF

Denney Kitfox, G-BSSF

Summary:

The pilot was carrying out a local area flight and elected to perform a Practice Forced Landing (PFL) in an area normally used for that exercise. Having successfully completed the PFL the aircraft climbed away but during the climb-out, the engine stopped. The pilot carried out a forced landing but shortly after touchdown due to standing crops, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.

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Published 10 December 2014