Reims Cessna FRA150L Aerobat, G-BCKU, 25 November 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 November 2013
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna FRA150L Aerobat,
• Location: Shaw Fell, Kirkcudbrightshire
• Registration: G-BCKU

Reims Cessna FRA150L Aerobat, G-BCKU

Summary:

The aircraft was engaged on a routine flight to check the owner’s livestock on his farm. At a height of about 500 ft agl, the engine lost power and the pilot elected to force-land in a plantation of mature Sitka Spruce trees. The aircraft was badly damaged and had come to rest pitched vertically nose-down amongst the trees; however, the pilot was unhurt and described the landing as “comfortable”. He was of the opinion that carburettor icing may have been responsible for the engine failure, despite him having taken the normal precautions.

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Published 10 December 2014