AAIB report: Tekever AR5 Evolution Mk 2 double engine shutdown near Lydd, Kent
S3 · 29 Dec 2020 · Tekever · Kent, England, UK
Record
| Company | Tekever |
| Industry | Defense / space |
| Type(s) | malfunction |
| Date | 29 Dec 2020 (day precision) |
| Time of day | not documented |
| Location | Kent, England, UK |
| Severity | (recall, enforcement, or fleet-wide fault) |
| Scale | not documented |
| Confidence | medium |
| Verified flag | Yes - independently re-checked against the cited source |
Summary
Tekever AR5 Evolution Mk 2 unmanned aircraft (G-TEKV) suffered a dual engine shutdown while orbiting for approach to Lydd Airport, Kent, on 29 Dec 2020, caused by an on-aircraft data error that triggered a false 'ignition off' command; the external pilot regained control and landed safely with no injuries. UK AAIB report published 21 Oct 2021.
Primary source
Publisher: GOV.UK / AAIB · Retrieved: 2026-09-16
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| Date | Supporting source row | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2020 | AAIB report: Tekever AR5 Evolution Mk 2 double engine shutdown near Lydd, Kent | GOV.UK / AAIB | GOV.UK / AAIB |
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