AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-CCUZ
Forced landing due to engine power loss, Foston Airfield, Lincolnshire 18 August 2018.
Summary:
The aircraft was taking off from Foston Airfield when the engine lost power and caused the aircraft to descend. The pilot was faced with limited choices for a forced landing, so used a nearby Leylandii hedge as an energy absorber. After the aircraft came to a stop, the pilot and his passenger were able to vacate the aircraft having sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was severely damaged in the accident. The was no evidence of a mechanical failure within the engine. However, a build-up of soot within the engine suggests it had been running with an overly rich fuel air ratio, which, in most circumstances, would result in a reduction of power.
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Published 8 November 2018