Bryan Allsop

The MATTER OF CONCERN is as follows. The inquest heard that Mr Allsop's air crash occurred in the context of him attempting to turn back to the airstrip to land but insufficient altitude and lack of engine power made a crash whilst turning highly likely: The court heard evidence that neither the pilot training leading to issue of a pilot's license (for light aircraft) nor the biennial pilot license revalidation have mandatory requirements for instruction and testing in partial loss of engine power scenarios. This is the case for both EASA and non-EASA licences_ The court also heard evidence that a significant number of aircraft crashes and near crashes occur in the context of partial loss of engine power scenarios. Reference was made to Australian research and also awareness of the issue at the AAIB and the LAA The court was informed that pilot licenses require instruction and testing in full loss of engine power scenarios but thata partial loss of engine power;, particularly at low altitude, presents distinct and very difficult challenges to pilots My specific concern relates to there being no mandatory requirement for instruction and testing in partial loss of engine power scenarios in relation to light aircraft pilots' licences If this is also the case for more powerful classes of aircraft for license purposes this would also be a concern