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

Struck gravel pile during final approach, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 13 September 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 May 2021

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 September 2020
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II
• Location: Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire
• Registration: G-BTRY

Summary:

Whilst on final approach to land on Runway 26 at Enstone Airfield the pilot allowed the aircraft to descend too low and the aircraft struck a pile of gravel, causing the left main landing gear to detach from the aircraft. The pilot went around and diverted to Oxford Airport which had better fire and rescue services than Enstone Airfield. The aircraft departed the runway on landing at Oxford Airport, damaging the left wing and tailplane.

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Published 13 May 2021