AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-BTAL

Partial engine failure and forced landing, Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire, 25 June 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 September 2020

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 June 2020
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F152
• Location: Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire
• Registration: G-BTAL

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a partial engine failure shortly after takeoff from Shobdon Aerodrome. The pilot landed the aircraft in a field to the east of the aerodrome. He was not injured and there was no damage to the aircraft.

This report considers why this incident resulted in a good outcome when many previous similar events have resulted in fatal accidents.

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Reims Cessna F152, G-BTAL 09-20

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Published 10 September 2020