Aircraft G-KATY Data
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aircraft record found
G-KATY
1985 Edgley EA7 Optica, c/n EA7-004
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Edgley |
| Model | EA7 Optica Search all Edgley EA7 Optica |
| Year built | 1985 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | EA7-004 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats | 3 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Avco Lycoming IO-540-V4A5D |
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Aircraft
| Registration Number | G-KATY |
| Current Status | Destroyed |
| Delivery Date | 1987-01-22 |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Admin, 2011-11-30 17:19:10
A crash of police Optica G-KATY on 15 May 1985 killed two members of the Hampshire Constabulary. The cause was suspected to be a stall: insufficient airspeed during a turn causing instability. The reason for the low speed was never established. This led to the bankruptcy of Edgley.