AAIB investigation to Boeing A75L300 Stearman, G-CGPY

Uncommanded engine shutdown in flight, Near Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon, 23 June 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 July 2021

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 June 2020
• Aircraft type: Boeing A75L300 Stearman
• Location: Culmhead, Somerset
• Registration: G-CGPY

Summary:

After performing several wing-walking experience flights at Chiltern Park Aerodrome, Oxfordshire, the aircraft was returning to Dunkeswell Airport, Devon, when its engine stopped producing power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a field.

The investigation revealed inconsistencies in fuel planning assumptions, and it is likely that insufficient fuel reserves were onboard for the accident flight.

The operator has taken safety action to improve fuel planning and pilot technical knowledge, and has amended its process for authorising flights.

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Published 8 July 2021