AAIB investigation to Glasair II-S RG, G-IIRG

Damaged in forced landing after fuel starvation, near Boreham, Wiltshire, 22 February 2022.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 July 2022
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
22 February 2022
Aircraft type:
Glasair II-S RG
Location:
Near Boreham, Wiltshire
Registration:
G-IIRG

Summary:

The aircraft鈥檚 engine failed in flight due to fuel starvation, resulting in a forced landing and damage to the aircraft. The cause of the fuel starvation was selection of an empty fuel tank after engine rough running had occurred whilst the main wing fuel tank was selected.

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