AAIB investigation to Star-Lite SL-1, G-SOLA

Star-Lite SL-1 (G-SOLA), fuel exhaustion, Pembrey Airport, Carmarthenshire, 17 July 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 March 2022

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 17 July 2021
• Aircraft type: Star-Lite SL-1
• Location: Near Pembrey Airport, Carmarthenshire
• Registration: G-SOLA

Summary:

The aircraft suffered fuel exhaustion after a second go-around at the end of a local flight. The pilot had been distracted during pre-flight preparations and departed with less fuel onboard than he had intended.

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Published 10 March 2022