ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 315230
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| Date: | Tuesday 13 June 2023 |
| Time: | c. 20:00 |
| Type: | Raj Hamsa X-Air Jabiru (X’Air Mk 2 Falcon) |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | G-HITM |
| MSN: | 455 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Cyfronydd, Welshpool, Powys, Wales -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Welshpool Airport (EGCW) |
| Welshpool Airport (EGCW) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The X'Air Jabiru (1) (X’Air Mk.2 Falcon), G-HITM lost power after takeoff from a private strip near Cyfronydd, Welshpool, Wales, 13 June 2023.
The pilot reported that the accident occurred shortly after takeoff from a private grass airstrip, described as firm and dry. Weather conditions were reported as CAVOK with scattered clouds and a temperature of 20°C. Weather recordings in the area indicated temperatures at that time of approximately 24°C with a dew point of 8°C and a north-easterly wind of about 3 kt gusting 10 kt.
The pilot stated that external and power checks were satisfactory prior to the flight. However, the engine lost power at an estimated height of 50 ft agl after takeoff and the aircraft struck the ground. The attending emergency services advised that the aircraft came to rest on the driveway to a farm. Both the pilot and passenger, who were wearing full harnesses, suffered serious injuries.
The pilot did not provide further information as to a possible cause of the loss of engine power. The AAIB noted that the aircraft’s Permit to Fly was not valid at the time of the accident and had expired in May 2022
=Damage to airframe=
According to the above AAIB Report G-HITM sustained "Substantial" damage. In view of the invalid Permit to Fly of this airframe, and the damage sustained, the airframe was de-registered on 19 February 2024 as "Cancelled by CAA"
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. AAIB Final Report, published 14.3.2024: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eafeef62ff48ff7487b2a2/X_Air-Jabiru_1__G-HITM-03-24.pdf
2. https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/23587711.light-aircraft-crashes-field-near-welshpool-powys/
3. https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/mid-wales/welshpool/2023/06/14/two-people-in-hospital-after-microlight-crash-lands-in-field-near-welshpool/
4. https://www.bmaa.org/files/hads_hm05_xair_falcon.pdf
5. https://afors.com/aircraftView/10277/SOLD---X-Air-Jabiru-G-HITM-For-Sale
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyfronydd_Hall
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Jun-2023 11:16 | gerard57 | Added |
| 14-Jun-2023 12:06 | RobertMB | Updated |
| 15-Jun-2023 15:21 | RobertMB | Updated |
| 16-Jun-2023 05:02 | Dr. John Smith | Updated |
| 18-Jun-2023 16:11 | Captain Adam | Updated |
| 15-Mar-2024 09:15 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Source, Narrative, Category] |
| 15-Mar-2024 09:16 | ASN | Updated [Narrative] |
| 15-Mar-2024 09:16 | ASN | Updated [Accident report] |
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