What happened
On 30 April 2008, a Gemini Flash IIA microlight, registration G-MWTG, was conducting a training flight at Otherton Airfield in Staffordshire. The flight was part of a circuit training detail, and the aircraft had already successfully completed several circuits from grass Runway 11.
While the aircraft was climbing back to circuit height, at an altitude of approximately 200 to 300 feet, the engine suddenly ceased operation. In response to the engine failure, the instructor took control of the aircraft and attempted a forced landing in a nearby field. However, the available distance was insufficient to complete the maneuver safely. During the landing sequence, the microlight struck a boundary fence at a low speed, causing the aircraft to pitch over. The impact resulted in extensive damage to the aircraft, specifically to the wing, and one crew member sustained minor injuries.