Dynamic WT9 UK, G-EECC, 10 July 2012

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 July 2012
• Aircraft type: Dynamic WT9 UK
• Location: West Lydford, Somerset
• Registration: G-EECC

Dynamic WT9 UK, G-EECC

Summary:

Whilst changing between fuel tanks, the fuel selector lever detached as it was moved to the FUEL OFF position. The pilot was unable to restore the fuel supply to the engine and landed the aircraft in a field but impacted a fence and hedge. The pilot was uninjured. The UK CAA advised that a Service Bulletin relating to the failure of the fuel selector lever is to be issued.

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Dynamic WT9 UK G-EECC 11-12.pdf (291.81 kb)

Published 10 December 2014