Sector Aviation
Emergency landing after engine malfunction, APEX DR400/135CDi, Lekkerkerk, 12 July 2008
| Start date investigation | December 14, 2008 |
|---|---|
| End date investigation | February 3, 2011 |
| Type investigation | Short |
| Registratie vliegtuig | PH-SVU |
| Status investigation | Closed |
During a training flight the instructor and student pilot practised an emergency landing exercise. During reduction of the engine power, both engine control system warning lights started to flash, and the engine stopped. Subsequently the instructor took over control of the aircraft and executed an emergency landing on a meadow. The aircraft was seriously damaged however the occupants suffered no injuries.