Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATRR, 19 May 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 May 2013
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
• Location: Caernarfon Airport, Gwynedd
• Registration: G-ATRR

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATRR

Summary:

The aircraft was making an approach to Runway 26 at Caernarfon Airport when it struck a tree. The pilot reported that he had suffered a loss of power at a late stage of the approach and had been unable to reach the airfield. The investigation did not find any evidence of a failure within the engine but the atmospheric conditions were conducive to carburettor icing.

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Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee G-ATRR 06-14.pdf (506.52 kb)

Published 10 December 2014