AAIB investigation to Easy Raider 503(1), G-SRII

Engine seized, Near Dunnington, York, 12 July 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
12 November 2020
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
12 July 2020
Aircraft type:
Easy Raider 503(1)
Location:
Near Dunnington, York
Registration:
G-SRII

Summary:

The aircraft made a successful forced landing in a crop field following an engine seizure and associated loss of engine power. The pilot had inadvertently omitted to add two-stroke oil to the fuel when preparing for the flight and the engine seized due to a lack of sufficient lubrication.

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Easy Raider 503-1, G-SRII 11-20

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