Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-TATA, 9 October 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 October 2008
Aircraft type:
Rotorsport UK MT-03
Location:
¼ nm east of Manchester (Barton) Airport
Registration:
G-TATA

Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-TATA

Summary:

The aircraft had insufficient usable fuel for the intended flight. When a nose down attitude for descent was selected on final approach, the engine was starved of fuel and stopped. The pilot realised that the aircraft could not reach the aerodrome and elected to carry out a forced landing in the nearest suitable field. After manoeuvring to avoid some houses he was left with insufficient airspeed to arrest the rate of descent. During the subsequent hard landing the pilot and his passenger suffered serious back injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage but there was no fire. Two Safety Recommendations are made.

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