AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28R-201 Cherokee Arrow III, G-RJMS

Loss of directional control on takeoff from Crosland Moor Airfield on 19 June 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 September 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 June 2015
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28R-201 Cherokee Arrow III
• Location: Crosland Moor Airfield, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-RJMS

Summary:

During takeoff, the aircraft developed a swing to the left which the pilot was unable to correct with the use of rudder. The aircraft left the runway, ran down an embankment and through a stone wall before coming to rest. The cause of the loss of directional control has not been established.

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Published 10 September 2015