Thruster TST Mk1, G-MVBT, 8 October 2008

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 October 2008
• Aircraft type: Thruster TST Mk1
• Location: Close to Chirk Airstrip, near Wrexham, Clwyd
• Registration: G-MVBT

Thruster TST Mk1, G-MVBT

Summary:

The single-engined aircraft suffered a power loss at 200 ft agl shortly after takeoff; the pilot attempted to return to the airfield, however the aircraft struck a mound short of the field. The pilot sustained a fractured spine. It was not possible to determine the cause of the power loss with any degree of certainty, but a fuel system problem seemed the most likely cause.

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Published 10 December 2014