What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-06-12 involved an Europa, registration G-OURO, at Six miles west of Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB.

Forced Landing of Europa G-OURO Following Engine Failure

On June 12, 2014, an Europa (registration G-OURO) was involved in an aviation accident near Six miles west of Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

While cruising at 2,200 ft, the pilot heard a loud bang, the aircraft juddered, and the engine lost power and stopped. A forced landing was made in a wheat field; during the ground roll the nosewheel detached. The passenger sustained minor injuries. The engine failure cause was not established.

History of the Flight

On 12 June 2014, at approximately 1515 hrs, the pilot of a Europa aircraft, registration G-OURO, was conducting a private flight six miles west of Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire. While cruising at a height of 2,200 ft, the pilot heard a single loud bang. Simultaneously, the aircraft juddered and the engine lost power and stopped.

Actions After Engine Failure

The pilot switched to the reserve fuel tank and attempted unsuccessfully to restart the engine. He selected a suitable landing site in a field of wheat, set the transponder to 7700, and broadcast a MAYDAY call to Turweston Radio.

Landing and Aftermath

The aircraft touched down on both mainwheels. Despite the pilot holding the control column aft to keep weight off the nose gear, the nose gear collapsed during the ground roll, and the nosewheel detached. The passenger sustained minor bruising from the shoulder harness. Paramedics, police, and fire service attended the scene.

Findings

The reason why the engine stopped has not been established.

2014-06-12: Europa (G-OURO) — Six miles west of Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB