AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATPN

Stalled and hit the ground while attempting to go around from a bounced landing, Southend Airport, Essex, 11 February 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 May 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 February 2018
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
• Location: Southend Airport, Essex
• Registration: G-ATPN

Summary:

Gusty wind conditions were experienced by the pilot during his first flight with passengers, which was also his first flight since the issue of his Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). He attempted to go around from a bounced landing, but the aircraft stalled and fell to the ground; impacting on a grass area to the south of the runway.

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Published 10 May 2018