X'air 133(1), G-CCGR, 4 October 2013
X鈥檃ir 133(1), G-CCGR
Summary:
皇冠体育app student pilot was undertaking solo circuit practice with his instructor observing from the ground. He had performed one takeoff and landing and backtracked to take off again on Runway 22. 皇冠体育app weather was good with a slight south-westerly wind. Having performed the normal pre-takeoff checks, the takeoff was normal until, having cleared the airfield and at a height of about 300 ft, the engine vibrated and stopped. 皇冠体育app pilot attempted to restart the engine but it would not turn over. So he switched off the fuel and electrical power and concentrated on finding a suitable landing site.
皇冠体育app subsequent touchdown in a grass field was successful but, in the last few metres of landing roll, the aircraft struck a small drainage ditch, causing damage to the landing gear and underside of the fuselage. 皇冠体育app cause of the engine stoppage has not currently been determined.
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