AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ES Coyote, G-CCJN

Engine failure and forced landing, 500m east of Insch airfield, Aberdeenshire, 18 October 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 September 2021

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 October 2020
• Aircraft type: Rans S6-ES Coyote
• Location: 500 m east of Insch Airfield, Aberdeenshire
• Registration: G-CCJN

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff the engine suddenly stopped. The pilot, unable to find a suitable landing site ahead, turned back and carried out a forced landing in a field during which the nose gear collapsed. The engine stoppage was likely to have been caused by a piece of material in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the tank selector valve.

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Published 9 September 2021