Accident Micro Aviation Bantam B22S ZK-MLF, Tuesday 26 September 2006
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Date:Tuesday 26 September 2006
Time:12:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic bant model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Micro Aviation Bantam B22S
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZK-MLF
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Mount Maunganui -   New Zealand
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: CAA NZ
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The microlight carried out a forced landing on the beach near Mount Maunganui due to the engine losing power then stopping. The microlight sustained some structural damage. An engineering investigation was carried out and the engine and fuel system inspec ted. No defects could be found, and the engine was ground-run satisfactorily.

Sources:

CAA NZ Occurrence 06/3588

Revision history:

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