AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BJCA

Runway excursion on landing, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 10 July 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 March 2021
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 July 2020
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-161
Location:
Shoreham Airport, West Sussex
Registration:
G-BJCA

Summary:

Following an approach in crosswind conditions, the aircraft landed nosewheel first and at a faster than normal touchdown speed. Thereafter, the aircraft nose swung left and the aircraft departed the paved runway onto the adjacent grass. The pilot initiated a go-around and returned for a normal approach and landing.

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