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G-KATY
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1985 Edgley EA7 Optica C/N EA7-004Discuss this aircraft in community |
| 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 |
| Also Registered As: | G-BLFD De-registered Delivery: 1984-02-14 Cancel: 1985-04-02 |
| Registration Number: | G-KATY |
| Current Status: | Destroyed |
| Delivery Date: | 1987-01-22 |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| 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. | |