AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR22, G-CTAM

Loss of power, deployed Ballistic Parachute Recovery System and landed in sea, Calshot Spit, Hampshire, 31 May 2020.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 30 September 2021

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:: 31 May 2020
Aircraft type:: Cirrus SR22
Location:: Calshot Spit, Hampshire
Registration:: G-CTAM

Summary:

Passing 1,400 ft in a descent towards an airfield the engine started to run roughly and subsequently lost power. 皇冠体育app pilot turned the aircraft parallel to the shore and deployed the aircraft鈥檚 Ballistic Parachute Recovery System. 皇冠体育app parachute descent was successful and both occupants escaped from the aircraft uninjured. 皇冠体育app loss of power was probably caused by fuel starvation to the engine, but the cause of the starvation could not be determined.

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