Gardan GY80-180 Horizon, G-BYME, 23 August 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
23 August 2008
Aircraft type:
Gardan GY80-180 Horizon
Location:
Easingwold, Yorkshire
Registration:
G-BYME

Gardan GY80-180 Horizon, G-BYME

Summary:

The aircraft had insufficient fuel in its main tanks for its planned flight. At 2,000 ft, approaching the intended destination, the fuel in the main tanks ran out and the engine stopped. The aircraft’s auxiliary tank contained approximately 20 minutes worth of fuel, but the pilot did not select the auxiliary tank. The pilot carried out a forced landing, but undershot his intended field and collided with a hedge. The aircraft then turned over onto its roof. The pilot and passengers were uninjured and vacated the aircraft normally.

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Published 10 December 2014