Zenair CH 601XL Zodiac, G-CDJM, 22 July 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 July 2012
• Aircraft type: Zenair CH 601XL Zodiac
• Location: Langham, Norfolk
• Registration: G-CDJM

Zenair CH 601XL Zodiac, G-CDJM

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a loss of engine power, believed to be due to fuel starvation. A forced landing attempt was made to a disused runway, but the engine stopped before reaching it. The aircraft touched down in a wheat field and inverted. Both occupants were uninjured but had extreme difficulty escaping from the wreckage.

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Published 10 December 2014