AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR22, G-SRTT

Engine failure and operation of CAPS ballistic recovery system, Benington, Hertfordshire, 9 June 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 June 2018
• Aircraft type: Cirrus SR22
• Location: Benington, Hertfordshire
• Registration: G-SRTT

Summary:

Approximately eight minutes into a cross-country flight there was a catastrophic engine failure. At a height of approximately 800 ft agl the pilot successfully operated the aircraft’s parachute recovery system and the aircraft descended into a field near the village of Benington. The engine failure most probably occurred because of an insufficient quantity of oil.

Bulletin correction:

A correction was issued concerning this report prior to publication. Details of the correction can be found below and in the May 2019 Bulletin.

Cirrus SR22, G-SRTT - Correction 05-19

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Cirrus SR22, G-SRTT 03-19

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Published 14 March 2019