AAIB investigation to Diamond DA42, N648KM

Loss of control in IMC, en route from Retford Gamston Airport to Weston Airport, Dublin, Ireland, 27 November 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 June 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 November 2018
• Aircraft type: Diamond DA42
• Location: En route from Retford Gamston Airport to Weston Airport, Dublin, Ireland
• Registration: N648KM

Summary:

While in the cruise at FL100 the left engine fire warning illuminated. A PAN was declared and a diversion to Liverpool initiated with the assistance of Scottish and Liverpool ATC. During the descent, control of the aircraft was lost while in IMC. The aircraft descended rapidly, and control was recovered as the aircraft reached VMC at approximately 800 ft agl. At this juncture, and at the suggestion of Liverpool ATC, the aircraft diverted to the nearby RAF Woodvale where it landed safely.

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Published 13 June 2019