Cessna U206F Stationair, G-BGED, 27 June 2004

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 June 2004
• Aircraft type: Cessna U206F Stationair
• Location: Beacon Village, near Honiton, Devon
• Registration: G-BGED

Cessna U206F Stationair, G-BGED

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff, with the pilot and five parachutists on board (including one ‘tandem’ pair), the aircraft’s engine began to lose power. The pilot flew to the east away from the airfield for a distance of some 6 nm, achieving a maximum height of approximately 1,100 ft agl, before turning back. As the engine lost power the pilot was unable to maintain height and, in attempting a forced landing, the aircraft clipped the tops of several tall trees and crashed steeply nose down into a sloping grass field. Nine Safety Recommendations are made.

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Published 10 December 2014