AAIB investigation to Practavia Sprite Series 2, G-BCVF

Loss of canopy in flight, near Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, 30 June 2015.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 14 January 2016

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 30 June 2015
Aircraft type:: Practavia Sprite Series 2
Location:: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire
Registration:: G-BCVF

Summary:

During a flight between Tatenhill and Sywell Aerodromes, the pilot noted that the engine temperature was abnormally high and the oil pressure was low, so he elected to divert to Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome. However, while doing so, a portable carbon monoxide monitor in the cockpit began to emit an alarm. 皇冠体育app pilot opened the canopy to allow ventilation but this resulted in the canopy detaching from the aircraft. 皇冠体育app aircraft landed safely at Bruntingthorpe and there were no subsequent reports of damage or injury on the ground.

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