Cirrus SR22, N147KA, 21 July 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 July 2013
• Aircraft type: Cirrus SR22
• Location: English Channel
• Registration: N147KA

Cirrus SR22, N147KA

Summary:

The aircraft was flying from Blackbushe to Le Touquet when it disappeared from radar. Small sections of the aircraft recovered later from the sea surface indicated that it experienced a high energy impact with the surface. The aircraft was being flown in conditions of low cloud or sea fog with little or no discernable horizon. The pilot did not have an instrument or IMC rating. The investigation did not determine the cause of the accident.

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Published 10 December 2014