AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-BLJO

Loss of power and forced landing, about 1.5 nm north-east of Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 2 January 2023.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 December 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 January 2023
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F152
• Location: 1.5 nm north-east of Shoreham Airport, West Sussex
• Registration: G-BLJO

Summary:

While on late downwind the engine started coughing and losing power. The pilot carried out some checks, but the engine subsequently lost all power. He picked a field and glided to it but touched down nosewheel first causing the nose landing gear leg to collapse. The pilot had recently practised forced landings with an instructor and this likely contributed to the safe outcome. An aircraft examination did not reveal any faults, and the conditions were conducive to serious carburettor icing at any power, but the cause of the loss of power could not be determined.

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Published 14 December 2023