AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-MZPJ

Collision with obstacle during forced landing, Gatton Bottom, Redhill, Surrey, 11 August 2020.

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 August 2020
• Aircraft type: Team Minimax 91
• Location: Gatton Bottom, Redhill, Surrey
• Registration: G-MZPJ

Summary:

During a private cross-country flight, the microlight’s engine stopped, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. The landing resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and serious injury to the pilot after the landing gear clipped an obstacle close to the ground, most likely rough vegetation. The subsequent investigation identified that the aircraft had probably run out of fuel.

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Published 10 December 2020