AAIB investigation to Glasair II-S RG, G-IIRG

Damaged in forced landing after fuel starvation, near Boreham, Wiltshire, 22 February 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 July 2022

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 February 2022
• Aircraft type: Glasair II-S RG
• Location: Near Boreham, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-IIRG

Summary:

The aircraft’s engine failed in flight due to fuel starvation, resulting in a forced landing and damage to the aircraft. The cause of the fuel starvation was selection of an empty fuel tank after engine rough running had occurred whilst the main wing fuel tank was selected.

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Published 14 July 2022