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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Published 11 March 2021