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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Published 12 November 2020