AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180, G-AVBT

Piper PA-28-180 (G-AVBT), struck hedge in undershoot during approach, Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys, 9 July 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 March 2022

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 July 2021
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-180
• Location: Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys
• Registration: G-AVBT

Summary:

Approximately 10 minutes into a training flight the main door started to open and the instructor made a few unsuccessful attempts to close it. During the approach and at approximately 150 m from the runway the aircraft lost altitude and struck a hedge.

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Published 10 March 2022