ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 73580
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| Date: | Wednesday 14 July 2004 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Fisher Super Koala |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-IDWF |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Glen Valley, British Columbia -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Fisher Flying Products Super Koala ultralight (C-IDWF) took off westbound from the Glen Valley ultralight airfield. When the aircraft reached about 200 feet agl, the engine (Rotax 532) stopped. The pilot made a right turn and conducted a forced landing in a field adjacent to the airfield. The aircraft overturned during the roll-out due to drag from long grass. The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot reports that vapour lock may have caused the engine stoppage.
Sources:
CADORS 2004P1236
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2010 00:40 | slowkid | Added |
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