Pilot Debrief

Silence Twister near Abingdon — 2017-05-14

Investigation ongoingCEN17WA221
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Date
2017-05-14
Location
Abingdon, GB
Airport
EGUD
Aircraft
Silence Twister
Registration
G-JINX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On May 14, 2017, at 1330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Silence model Twister single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-JINX, serial number LAA 329-15102, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during an airshow performance over Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Abingdon (EGUD), located near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The pilot, the sole occupant, was seriously injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Government. Further information may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (partial) · Maneuvering-aerobatics

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