Reims Cessna F172F Skyhawk, G-ASWL, 3 March 2010

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 March 2010
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F172F Skyhawk
• Location: About 5 nm north of Swansea Airport
• Registration: G-ASWL

Reims Cessna F172F Skyhawk, G-ASWL

Summary:

The accident occurred while the aircraft was engaged on an instructional flight from Manchester Barton Airport to Swansea Airport. As it neared Swansea, the aircraft experienced a loss of power and a forced landing was made in a field. When the nosewheel dug into the soft ground on landing, the aircraft tipped forward and inverted. The instructor, who was not wearing his full safety harness, sustained facial injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014