Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BGBN, 5 June 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 June 2013
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
• Location: Cranfield Aerodrome, Bedfordshire
• Registration: G-BGBN

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BGBN

Summary:

During the climb following a touch-and-go landing, the engine began to run roughly. A turn was commenced during which the engine failed and control of the aircraft was lost. The aircraft crashed within the aerodrome boundary.

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Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BGBN 03-14.pdf (391.95 kb)

Published 10 December 2014