AAIB investigation to Piper PA-22-150, G-AREL

Aircraft left the runway after aborted takeoff, Hamilton Farm Airstrip, Ashford, Kent, 25 April 2023.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 September 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 April 2023
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-22-150
• Location: Hamilton Farm Airstrip, Ashford, Kent
• Registration: G-AREL

Summary:

The pilot attempted a takeoff on Runway 04 at Hamilton Farm Airstrip but, with the aircraft not yet airborne or at flying speed at the pre-planned go/no-go decision point on the runway, the pilot aborted the takeoff. As the pilot braked, he was unable to prevent the aircraft leaving the runway and the nosewheel dug in and collapsed. The aircraft was pitched onto its nose and right wing but neither occupant was injured.

Download report:

Piper PA-22-150, G-AREL 09-23

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations

Published 14 September 2023