AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BTAW

Aircraft landed on closed runway, Castle Kennedy Airfield, Dumfries and Galloway, 13 March 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 June 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 March 2018
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
• Location: Castle Kennedy Airfield, Dumfries and Galloway
• Registration: G-BTAW

Summary:

Having changed the route of his flight due to weather, the pilot did not check NOTAMs or gain PPR for the new destination. As a result, the aircraft landed on the closed runway at Castle Kennedy Airfield.

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Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BTAW 06-18

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Published 14 June 2018