Mickleburgh L107, G-BZVC, 21 February 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 February 2009
Aircraft type:
Mickleburgh L107
Location:
Fenland Airfield, near Spalding, Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-BZVC

Mickleburgh L107, G-BZVC

Summary:

Shortly after a normal takeoff, at a height of between 400 ft and 700 ft, the aircraft was seen to enter a steep left turn. When asked by the AFIS(O) what his intentions were, the pilot responded with a MAYDAY transmission, stating that he intended to land back at the airfield. After starting to turn to line up with Runway 36, the aircraft was seen to enter a spin to the left and strike the ground. It was determined that a fault existed within the carburettor air heat mechanism which, under the prevailing conditions, may have led to a loss of engine power due to serious carburettor icing.

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