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

Runway overrun on landing, Full Sutton Airfield, Yorkshire, 30 October 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 February 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 October 2014
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
• Location: Full Sutton Airfield, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-COLH

Summary:

The aircraft experienced a multiple bird strike on final approach. The pilot continued to a landing but the aircraft landed long and there was insufficient runway remaining in which to stop. The aircraft overran onto unprepared ground and overturned. The occupants vacated the aircraft, with one passenger suffering a minor injury.

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Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee G-COLH 02-15

Published 12 February 2015