AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5 Traveller, G-BEZH

Engine stopped after takeoff, Nottingham City Airport, 30 January 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 May 2019
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 January 2019
Aircraft type:
Grumman AA-5 Traveller
Location:
Nottingham City Airport
Registration:
G-BEZH

Summary:

Despite extensive use of carburettor heat prior to take off in conditions of high relative humidity, the engine stopped shortly after takeoff and a forced landing was made in an adjacent field. The landing gear sank into soft ground and the aircraft sustained extensive damage; the occupants were uninjured.

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Published 9 May 2019