AAIB investigation to Maule MX-7-180C, N1052U

Struck trees after engine failure whilst landing at Strathaven Airfield on 4 February 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 April 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 February 2015
• Aircraft type: Maule MX-7-180C
• Location: Strathaven Airfield, South Lanarkshire
• Registration: N1052U

Summary:

The aircraft was landing at Strathaven Airfield. The final approach seemed satisfactory to the pilot but when he glanced at the airspeed indicator, he saw that he was below his target speed. However, when he tried to increase power, the engine stopped and the aircraft stalled, hitting some trees before coming to rest in a field. The pilot considers that either carburettor ice or water in the fuel may have been responsible for the engine stoppage.

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Maule MX-7-180C N1052U

Published 9 April 2015