Jabiru UL-450 Jabiru, G-CEKM, 29 March 2009

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 March 2009
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-450 Jabiru
• Location: Close to Headon, near Retford, Nottinghamshire
• Registration: G-CEKM

Jabiru UL-450 Jabiru, G-CEKM

Summary:

The aircraft suffered an engine failure during a long final approach, due to suspected carburettor icing. The proximity of an operational power station and a broken electrical lead for the electric carburettor heat were considered to be significant factors.

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Published 10 December 2014