AAIB investigation to Cessna F150l, G-YIII

Loss of control in flight, Near Hucknall Airfield, 14 June 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 April 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 June 2014
• Aircraft type: Cessna F150lI 14 June 2014 Near Hucknall Airfield, Nottinghamshire
• Location: Near Hucknall Airfield, Nottinghamshire
• Registration: G-YIII

Summary:

The aircraft failed to reach normal circuit height after takeoff probably because of a partial loss of engine power. The aircraft continued flight at low altitude and airspeed before stalling, and an incipient spin entry resulted in the aircraft striking the ground vertically nose-down.

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Cessna F150l G-YIII

Published 9 April 2015