AAIB investigation to Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BNDE

Entered a spin and did not recover, near Padbury, Buckinghamshire, 20 August 2014.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 August 2014
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
• Location: Near Padbury, Buckinghamshire
• Registration: G-BNDE

Summary:

The aircraft was flying in the vicinity of the town of Buckingham when it entered a spin from which it did not recover. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the impact.

Bulletin Correction:

A correction was issued concerning this report in the October 2015 Bulletin.

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Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk G-BNDE

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Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk G-BNDE Correction 10-15

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Published 9 April 2015