AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-BZOR

Loss of engine power leading to forced landing, Godshill, New Forest, 19 May 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 September 2019

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 May 2019
• Aircraft type: Team Minimax 91
• Location: Godshill, New Forest
• Registration: G-BZOR

Summary:

During the cruise at 2,000 ft, G-BZOR’s engine began running roughly and lost power. Unable to maintain height, the pilot positioned the aircraft for a forced landing on open heathland. Just as the aircraft came to rest it tipped forward onto its nose causing minor damage to the airframe and a brake cable. The cause of the engine failure was traced to a faulty stator in the ignition system.

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Published 12 September 2019