AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BSZT

Aircraft left the runway on takeoff, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 26 October 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 October 2018
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
• Location: Shoreham Airport, West Sussex
• Registration: G-BSZT

Summary:

As the aircraft rotated during takeoff, a gust of wind caused it to yaw to the left, which together with the crosswind meant the aircraft left the runway and came to rest in a ditch. None of the occupants were injured.

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Published 14 March 2019