Accidental diesel in Rotax 912
I am grateful for this helpful reference.
I should re-assure those expressing concern that the aircraft was flown after the diesel accident, and after a change of fuel and oil, only after consultation with engineers and in view of the fact that there was, at first, no apparent damage. It was always flown within gliding distance of an airfield, which is fairly easy to achieve with a motor glider.
The engine is now awaiting a strip down and inspection.
Amongst those engineeers whom we consulted there seemed to be a general view that the short flight with a diesel/avgas mix would probably have done no harm. That still may be the view of our insurers' engineer but the views and experiences related in this forum seem to me to be nearer the mark.
I mistakenly filled my 20 lt jerry can by walking up to a 97 Octane pump but foolishly using the nozzle from the immediately adjoining diesel pump. Check and check again, as they say.