Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, G-OKAG, 29 July 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 July 2013
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow
• Location: Field near Hertford, Hertfordshire
• Registration: G-OKAG

Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, G-OKAG

Summary:

The pilot planned a flight from Stapleford, Essex, to Leicester and a return via Panshanger, Hertfordshire. Although he had checked the forecast, he was unable to land at Leicester due to bad weather. After two go-arounds at Panshanger due to strong turbulence, the pilot decided to return to Stapleford but, on climbout the engine stopped and he performed a forced landing in a field. The aircraft overran through a hedge and across a shallow ravine before coming to a halt. The pilot suspects that he may have made an incorrect fuel valve selection due to preoccupation with handling the aircraft in the challenging weather conditions.

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Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow G-OKAG 11-13.pdf (201.09 kb)

Published 10 December 2014