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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