AAIB investigation to X'Air Jabiru(1), G-HITM

Loss of power after takeoff, Private strip, Welshpool, 13 June 2023

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2024

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 June 2023
• Aircraft type: X'Air Jabiru(1)
• Location: Private strip, Welshpool
• Registration: G-HITM

Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power and the aircraft struck the ground. The cause of the power loss was not determined. The AAIB noted that the aircraft’s Permit To Fly was not valid at the time of the accident.

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Published 14 March 2024