Engine damage investigation regarding G-IHOT incident at Barling

Casualties unknown • Barling farmers strip, Essex, GB

An investigation into an incident involving a TeamEurostar UK aircraft at Barling farmers strip clarified the nature of engine damage following an event in June 2006.

What happened

On 16 June 2006, an EV-97 TeamEurostar UK, registration G-IHOT, was involved in an incident at the Barling farmers strip in Essex. The event occurred at approximately 1800 hrs UTC.

The investigation

The AAIB examined the circumstances surrounding the aircraft to determine the extent of the damage sustained. A primary focus of the inquiry was whether the engine had been subjected to shockloading during the event.

Initial reports suggested that the engine had experienced shockloading damage. However, further investigation established that the engine had not yet undergone a formal examination for such damage at the time of the initial report.

Findings

  • The investigation found that the engine had not been inspected for shockloading.
  • An engineer responsible for the repairs noted that while there was minor damage to the propeller tips, this specific damage was unlikely to have caused the engine to suffer from shockloading.

Probable cause

The investigation clarified that the initial assumption of engine shockloading was unverified, as the propeller tip damage was not considered a sufficient cause for such an event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-06-16 EV-97 TeamEurostar UK accident near Barling farmers strip, Essex, GB?

An investigation into an incident involving a TeamEurostar UK aircraft at Barling farmers strip clarified the nature of engine damage following an event in June 2006.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-06-16 involved a EV-97 TeamEurostar UK, registration G-IHOT, at Barling farmers strip, Essex, GB.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation clarified that the initial assumption of engine shockloading was unverified, as the propeller tip damage was not considered a sufficient cause for such an event.

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