AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer III, G-BXTW

Aircraft collided with a tree on approach, Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset, 22 November 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 November 2018
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer III
• Location: Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset
• Registration: G-BXTW

Summary:

On approach to Runway 08 at Compton Abbas Airfield the aircraft descended below and to the right of the normal approach path and collided with a tree. The pilot was able to correct the approach path and land normally. After the accident he was not able to identify any reason why he did not notice that the aircraft was not on the correct approach path.

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Published 14 March 2019