Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, G-DTCP, 25 August 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 August 2006
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-32R-300 Lance
• Location: Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire
• Registration: G-DTCP

Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, G-DTCP

Summary:

During taxi the GPS assembly fell from the right instrument panel. The commander attempted to catch the unit, with the aircraft still in motion. Whilst the commander was distracted the aircraft departed the taxiway, causing the aircraft to sink into a ‘french’ drain, leading to the collapse of the nosewheel.

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Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, G-DTCP 01-07.pdf (242.01 kb)

Published 10 December 2014