Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BOLF, 17 October 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 17 October 2008
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
• Location: Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire
• Registration: G-BOLF

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BOLF

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a loss of engine power whilst over the sea just off the North Yorkshire coast. The pilot transmitted a MAYDAY and attempted to ditch the aircraft, but it stalled just above the surface of the sea, causing its right wing to drop into the water. The aircraft then cartwheeled and inverted before sinking. The pilot, who was not wearing a life jacket, drowned. The cause of the power loss could not be positively determined.

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Published 10 December 2014