Breezer B600, G-OLSA, 25 June 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 June 2011
Aircraft type:
Breezer B600
Location:
Membury Airfield, Berkshire
Registration:
G-OLSA

Breezer B600, G-OLSA

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff the engine stopped due to a loss of fuel pressure and the pilot made a forced landing which resulted in a heavy touchdown. The engine stoppage was probably caused by a fuel restriction when a placard blocked the fuel tank outlet. The fuel tank outlet was not fitted with a strainer or filter as none was required by the regulations for a ‘Light Sport Aeroplane’ (LSA). The aircraft manufacturer has taken safety action to install a fuel strainer at the fuel tank outlet of all new aircraft and is offering the same modification for retrofit. Two Safety Recommendations are made.

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Breezer B600 G-OLSA 05-12.pdf (1,092.83 kb)

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