皇冠体育app

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot reported that he was on a local flight from College Farm Airstrip, where the aircraft was based. At the time the weather was good and the wind calm.

Soon after becoming airborne the aircraft鈥檚 engine failed, and the pilot lowered the aircraft鈥檚 nose with the intention of landing straight ahead. 皇冠体育app aircraft flew over one set of power lines before colliding with a second, higher set. At the point of contact the aircraft鈥檚 engine caught fire. 皇冠体育app power line broke and the aircraft fell to the ground coming to rest inverted. 皇冠体育app pilot released his harness and rolled out of the aircraft. He then ran to the other end of the strip to get a fire extinguisher but on his return the aircraft had been consumed by the fire. 皇冠体育app local RFFS and ambulance service then arrived on scene. 皇冠体育app pilot suffered a minor head injury.

Subsequent examination of the aircraft鈥檚 engine indicated to the pilot that its failure was probably due to the front cylinder head gasket failing at full power.

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