AAIB investigation to CEA DR400/2+2, Dauphin, G-BBCH

Loss of power and forced landing, Gloucestershire, 21 February 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 February 2014
• Aircraft type: CEA DR400/2+2, Dauphin
• Location: Sandhurst Village, Gloucestershire
• Registration: G-BBCH

Summary:

While on a local VFR flight the engine lost power, probably as a result of carburettor icing. During the subsequent forced landing the aircraft came to rest in a hedge and was severely damaged.

Download report:

CEA DR400 2+2 Dauphin G-BBCH 08-14.pdf (198.93 kb)

Published 10 December 2014