Grob G115, G-BOPT, 19 June 2005

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 June 2005
• Aircraft type: Grob G115
• Location: Barton Airfield, Manchester
• Registration: G-BOPT

Grob G115, G-BOPT

Summary:

Whilst flying solo circuits the student pilot encountered a rough running engine. He attempted to clear the problem without success and found himself high on the approach with no other area to land. The aircraft touched down at the end of the runway, coming to rest in rough ground with damage to the landing gear and propeller. The pilot was uninjured. No cause for the engine problem has been found although conditions were favourable for carburettor icing.

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Published 10 December 2014