Reims Cessna F152, G-BHCP, 28 January 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
28 January 2006
Aircraft type:
Reims Cessna F152
Location:
Meden Vale, Nottinghamshire
Registration:
G-BHCP

Reims Cessna F152, G-BHCP

Summary:

After approximately 20 minutes of flight the engine rpm started to decrease, with the engine running unevenly and producing severe vibration prior to stopping. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft in a field, with no injury to the occupants. An engineering examination revealed that the No 4 cylinder had separated from the engine due to a fatigue crack that had originated from an external surface corrosion pit. A search of the Civil Aviation Authority鈥檚 Mandatory Occurrence Reporting database revealed 23 similar events. The Bureau D鈥橢nquetes et D鈥橝nalyses Pour La Securite De L鈥橝viation Civile (BEA) has reports of 34 similar events occurring in France. This AAIB report carries seven safety recommendations.

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