AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BSIM

Forced landing, near RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire, 28 October 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 January 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 28 October 2014
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II
• Location: Near RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire
• Registration: G-BSIM

Summary:

The aircraft experienced a loss of engine power whilst in the visual circuit. Unable to restore power, the pilot carried out a forced landing in a nearby field, during which the aircraft struck an obstacle and was damaged. The pilot, who was uninjured, reported that the loss of power had been due to induction system icing; conditions at the time were conducive to such icing.

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Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II G-BSIM 01-15

Published 9 January 2015