X'Air V2(2) microlight, G-CBBH, 7 April 2007

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 April 2007
• Aircraft type: X'Air V2(2) microlight
• Location: Sutton Meadows, near Ely, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-CBBH

X’Air V2(2) microlight, G-CBBH

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power and the pilot was forced to land in a field. In attempting to avoid a ditch, the left main landing gear collapsed. It was established that the rear cylinder big-end bearing of the two cylinder 2 two-stroke engine had failed

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Published 10 December 2014