ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72321
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 June 2008 |
| Time: | 21:00 UTC |
| Type: | Luton Major |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-FGWG |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Waterville-King´s County Airport (CCW3), Nova Scotia -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | CCW3 |
| CCW3 | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The amateur built Luton Major aircraft was on its second test flight (2008), following engine overhaul, from the Waterville, NS Municipal airport. During the climb-out, at approximately 600 feet agl, the engine (Continental C85) suddenly stopped. The pilot carried out a forced landing in a nearby wheat field and during the landing roll the main landing gear collapsed. The pilot was not injured.
FOLLOW-UP (2010): Repairs made and aircraft determined in Airworthy Condition. Engine inspection (2008) revealed Schebbler carburetor required Certified-shop re-built, Teldyne Continental fuel pump also now-installed). Inspection showed fuselage in good condition. Landing gear two sections of 7/8" alloy steel tube renewed. Fuselage thoroughly inspected. Wings, tail empennages, etc. also inspected internally: Spars, ribs, fittings, drag wires, fabric, all OK. Alignment correct.
C of G checked and confirmed within design-specified range. Power run-ups for engine AME-described "Satisfactory": 2500 rpm static with 11 degrees pitch on same as-fitted Warp Drive carbon fibre prop. Aircraft in Airworthy condition and Returned to Service (2012). NOTE: The Luton L5A Major design is rugged and a good glider. In case of any "Next time" need for precautionary landing would select an alternate field with shorter grass.
Sources:
Owner/pilot (950 hrs Day/Night/VFR OTT) 120 hrs on tail draggers, 10 hrs on Luton L5A Major.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Feb-2010 11:10 | slowkid | Added |
| 28-Dec-2012 06:23 | Luton Pilot | Updated [Registration, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
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