Rebel, G-CCPK, 9 August 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 August 2009
Aircraft type:
Rebel
Location:
Field near Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Registration:
G-CCPK

Rebel, G-CCPK

Summary:

Shortly after taking off, the engine stopped. After turning back, the pilot selected a field in which to make a forced landing. However, the field sloped downwards, and the pilot was unable to land, before being forced to make a turn to avoid a railway embankment. During the turn, the aircraft’s wingtip and landing gear contacted the ground and the aircraft was damaged. No positive reason for the engine failure was a established by the pilot, although vapour locking or carburettor icing were possible factors.

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Published 10 December 2014