Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-OODW, 10 October 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 October 2013
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II
Location:
Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
Registration:
G-OODW

Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-OODW

Summary:

The pilot had backtracked Runway 27 and turned off at Holding Point C to perform an engine power check, before departing for a flight to Fairoaks. During a right turn to position the aircraft into wind, the leading edge of the left wing struck a metal upright supporting a sign, causing damage to the left wing. The extent of the damage was only discovered after the pilot had landed at Fairoaks.

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