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

Forced landing following loss of power, near Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, 7 January 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 May 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 January 2018
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II
• Location: Near Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire
• Registration: G-BSIZ

Summary:

Following a training flight, involving forced landing practice, the aircraft descended in preparation for landing at Elstree Aerodrome. When the student pilot advanced the throttle, the engine power did not increase, and the instructor took control and landed the aircraft in a field to the south of the airfield.

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Published 10 May 2018