X'Air 700(1A) X'Air, G-CBCM, 20 September 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
20 September 2008
Aircraft type:
X'Air 700(1A) X'Air
Location:
West Common, North Road, Yabblethorpe, near Southorpe
Registration:
G-CBCM

X鈥橝ir 700(1A) X鈥橝ir, G-CBCM

Summary:

During initial climb after a normal takeoff, the pilot heard the engine note change unexpectedly. Seeing a suitable field ahead, he elected to carry out a precautionary landing. The landing was uneventful until at a low speed, the left main landing gear wheel rolled into soft ground. Subsequent inspection showed that the stub axle had cracked. The pilot considered that the engine problem was caused by vapour lock, and following discussions with the engine manufacturer鈥檚 agent, he re-routed the fuel line to the left side of the engine so that it ran behind, rather than in front of, the carburettor. The aircraft was inspected by a BMAA Inspector and returned to service.

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