AAIB investigation to Robin ATL, G-GFRO

Engine failure and forced landing, near Andreas Airfield on 21 April 2015.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 April 2015
• Aircraft type: Robin ATL
• Location: Nympsfield gliding site, Gloucestershire
• Registration: G-GFRO

Summary:

The aircraft was taking off from a grass gliding field, having abandoned a previous attempt due to an apparent lack of performance. Although the takeoff roll and lift off were normal, at about 100 ft agl the engine lost power, but sufficient power remained for the pilot to position the aircraft back for a normal approach and landing. However, he had to land in a different part of the site due to conflict with a landing glider and the nose landing gear detached as the aircraft travelled over some rough ground during the landing roll. Carburettor icing is suspected as the most probable cause of the power loss.

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Published 9 July 2015