AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28R-201T, G-BEOH

Power loss after takeoff resulting in tree strikes, Gloucestershire Airport, 21 July 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 July 2014
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28R-201T
Location:
Gloucestershire Airport
Registration:
G-BEOH

Summary:

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reduced to a climb power setting, but sensed a much greater reduction in actual power. The aircraft began to sink and the pilot selected full power. He also changed fuel tanks. The aircraft struck tree tops in two locations before the pilot was able to climb away. The aircraft joined the visual circuit and landed without further incident. A technical investigation identified a distorted fuel gascolator upper housing, which was believed to have had the effect of allowing air to be ingested into the fuel system during takeoff.

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Piper PA-28R-201T G-BEOH 10-14.pdf

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Published 10 December 2014