Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BRBA, 2 February 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 February 2013
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
• Location: Full Sutton Airfield, York
• Registration: G-BRBA

Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BRBA

Summary:

The pilot was performing a full-stop landing at Full Sutton Airfield following three touch-and-goes. As on the previous approaches, he encountered strong turbulence on short finals and added power as a precaution against sink. The aircraft failed to stop on the damp grass runway and overran, damaging the nose landing gear and propeller.

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Published 10 December 2014