On the 27th July 2004 those on board this aircraft were undertaking a navigation exercise from Bournemouth to Teesside Airport. After approx 2 hrs 40 min of flight and whilst 16 miles SSE of Teesside airport the engine started to run roughly. Carburettor Heat was selected and the engine ran smoothly for a short while before again running rough and losing power. With height being lost Teesside ATC contacted and QDM given by ATC. Approximately 5 minutes after initial loss of power the engine stopped and the pilot declared a 'MayDay'. A suitable field was selected for a forced landing with full flap but the aircraft touched down half way along the field at 70 kts, it ran through a hedge at 40 kts, which caused the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft came to rest 10 metres into the next field at 15.45hrs. The crew of 2 exited uninjured.

Icing of the carburettor causing engine failure was suspected for the engine problems (something this writer's motor car suffered from !). Cat 4/FA damage was sustained.

Pilot - ok.

Passenger - ok.

The aircraft was built by Reims Aviation SA, Reims, France and first registered in UK on 19th March 1979. Its current registration begun on 9th May 2001. There are no details of its repair but although its C of A expired on 18th September 2006.