Summary
On 18 August 2018, a CZAW SportCrusier aircraft registered G-CGJS, fitted with a Jabiru engine, experienced an engine failure after take-off from Clacton-on-Sea Airport, Essex, England. The pilot conducted a forced landing into a nearby field. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger. The United Kingdom Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) conducted an investigation into this occurrence.
As Australia is the State of Manufacture of the engine type involved, the AAIB requested an Accredited Representative from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) be appointed.
To facilitate this request, the ATSB initiated an external investigation under the provisions of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
On 2 May 2019, the AAIB advised the ATSB that the final investigation report was due for release and ATSB assistance was no longer required.
The AAIB has completed its investigation into this incident. The final report was released on 9 May 2019 and been published in AAIB Bulletin 5/2019. This can be accessed via the AAIB website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-accident-monthly-bulletin-may-2019
Any enquires relating to the investigation should be directed to the AAIB at: www.aaib.gov.uk
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AE-2018-076 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/08/2018 |
| Location | near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom |
| State | International |
| Report release date | 02/07/2019 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | External Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Final report: Dissemination |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Engine failure or malfunction |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Model | Czech Aircraft Works, SportCruiser |
|---|---|
| Registration | G-CGJS |
| Serial number | 338-14962 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Clacton Airport, UK |
| Damage | Unknown |