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AAIB investigation to Rand KR-2, G-BVIA

Air Accidents (AAIB)

Published on 10 December 2014, 23:05

Summary
Struck hedge during forced landing, Temple Bruer Airfield, Lincolnshire, 3 May 2014.
aircraft category
general-aviation-fixed-wing
aircraft type
Rand KR-2
bulk published
1
date of occurrence
2014-05-03
location
Temple Bruer Airfield, Lincolnshire
registration
G-BVIA
report type
correspondence-investigation

Report Overview

Summary:

The pilot had taken off in fine weather to conduct a test flight. The aircraft had been refuelled to full prior to flight, but after takeoff the pilot noticed the fuel gauge was reading less than half-full. He decided to make an immediate return to the airfield but, on approach to land, the engine stopped. The pilot attempted to make the runway but the mainwheels caught a hedge before the threshold and the aircraft overturned. The pilot, who was wearing a full safety harness, sustained only minor injury.

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Rand KR-2 G-BVIA 08-14.pdf

94� Crown copyright 2014 AAIB Bulletin: 8/2014 G-BVIA EW/G2014/05/05 ACCIDENT Aircraft Type and Registration: Rand KR-2, G-BVIA No & Type of Engines: 1 Volkswagen 1834 piston engine Year of Manufacture: 2003 (Serial no: PFA 129-11004) Date & Time (UTC): 3 May 2014 at 1730 hrs Location: Temple Bruer Airfield, Lincolnshire Type of Flight: Private Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - None Injuries: Crew - 1 (Minor) Passengers - N/A Nature of Damage: Considerable damage Commander’s Licence: National Private Pilot’s Licence Commander’s Age: 81 years Commander’s Flying Experience: 841 hours (of which 792 were on type) Last 90 days - 1 hour Last 28 days - 0 hours Information Source: Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot The pilot had taken off in fine weather to conduct a test flight. The aircraft had been refuelled to full prior to flight, but after takeoff the pilot noticed the fuel gauge was reading less than half-full. He decided to make an immediate return to the airfield but, on approach to land, the engine stopped. The pilot attempted to make the runway but the mainwheels caught a hedge before the threshold and the aircraft overturned. The pilot, who was wearing a full safety harness, sustained only minor injury.

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G-BVIA Rand KR-2 Temple Bruer Airfield, Lincolnshire