AAIB investigation to Mignet HM-1000 Balerit, G-MRAM

Engine failure on takeoff, Coleman Green Airstrip, Hertfordshire, 31 August 2020

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 January 2021

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 31 August 2020
• Aircraft type: Mignet HM-1000 Balerit
• Location: Coleman Green Airstrip, Hertfordshire
• Registration: G-MRAM

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff, the engine stopped abruptly. The aircraft landed straight ahead but, on touchdown, the nose landing gear dug into the ground and the aircraft tipped forwards and came to a halt.

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Published 14 January 2021