AAIB investigation to Beagle B121 Series 2 Pup, G-AZCZ
Beagle B121 Series 2 Pup (G-AZCZ), loss of engine power resulting in a forced landing near Cardiff Airport, 3 March 2024
The pilot had planned to fly to Sywell from St Athan but due to weather, altered course and landed at Duxford Airfield. The pilot’s fuel planning did not take full account of the additional fuel required to fly on to Duxford, unusable fuel, or fuel usage during the ground and initial climb phases. No fuel was uplifted at Duxford. During the approach to land at St Athan, the engine suffered from a loss of power which was most likely due to fuel starvation. The pilot subsequently landed the aircraft in a field, during which the aircraft tipped over. The passenger was injured, and the aircraft damaged beyond repair.
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