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| Date: | Monday 10 October 2011 |
| Time: | 16:30 |
| Type: |  Micro Aviation B22 Bantam |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-WMO |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Springs Junction -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
En route from Springs Junction to Reefton the pilot flew into an area of cold weather and light drizzle. The engine power slowly reduced until the engine failed. The pilot carried out a forced landing onto a snowgrass-covered hill, damaging the cockpit po d and nose wheel assembly. The pilot had activated a personal locator beacon during the forced landing, and was rescued by helicopter at approximately 6 pm. The engine was tested after recovery and no defect could be found. The engine is not equipped with carb heat and carburettor icing is thought to be the likely cause.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 11/4579
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| 03-May-2025 18:14 | ASN | Added |
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