ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248442
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 March 2021 |
| Time: | c. 16:23 UTC |
| Type: | Thruster T600N-450 |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | EI-GOE |
| MSN: | 0037-T600N-090 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Woolengrange, County Kilkenny -
 Ireland
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIU |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During a local circuit flight conducted from a private grass airstrip, in the Woolengrange area of Co. Kilkenny, the microlight aircraft experienced engine difficulties when climbing away from the airstrip. The Pilot conducted a forced landing in an agricultural field close to the airstrip. During the landing roll the aircraft impacted with a line of raised ground which traversed the field. The aircraft decelerated suddenly, and slewed around coming to rest on a heading that was approximately reciprocal to its original direction of travel. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact sequence. The Pilot, who was the sole occupant of the microlight, sustained severe injuries as a result of the accident; extricated himself from the wreckage and was assisted by local residents who attended the scene. There was no fire.
Probable Cause
The aircraft’s engine power reduced during climb-out at low altitude, resulting in a forced landing during which the aircraft was destroyed.
Contributory Cause(s)
1. The carburettor and induction system were set to deliver an excessively rich fuel/air mixture.
2. The ignition system was found to be producing a very weak spark.
3. Examination of the engine by an approved overhaul facility concluded that it was in a generally very poor condition and overdue a complete overhaul.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://kclr96fm.com/one-man-taken-to-hospital-following-crash-of-light-aircraft-in-county-kilkenny/
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Mar-2021 05:56 | Geno | Added |
| 03-Mar-2021 15:04 | harro | Updated |
| 11-Jul-2022 13:02 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative] |
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