X'Air 700(1A), G-CBCM, 4 December 2006

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 December 2006
• Aircraft type: X'Air 700(1A)
• Location: Sandtoft Airfield, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-CBCM

X’Air 700(1A), G-CBCM

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a partial power loss after takeoff. During the subsequent forced landing on soft terrain, the aircraft sustained damage. The pilot attributed the cause of the power loss to carburettor icing.

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Published 10 December 2014