Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N65PF, 12 March 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
• Date of occurrence: 12 March 2008
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
• Location: Biggin Hill Airport, Kent
• Registration: N65PF

Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N65PF

Summary:

At about 900 feet amsl, after takeoff from Biggin Hill, the aircraft inadvertently entered cloud. The pilot carried out a descending left turn to regain visual flight; the ground rises to over 800 feet in this area. During the manoeuvre the left wing contacted the tops of trees, causing extensive damage to the left wing leading edge. The aircraft was still controllable and returned to Biggin Hill for an uneventful landing.

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Published 10 December 2014