AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-LFSG

Runway excursion during landing, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland, 26 October 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 January 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 October 2018
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee
• Location: Eshott Airfield, Northumberland
• Registration: G-LFSG

Summary:

The early solo student touched down long, with slightly excessive speed. Firm braking then caused the aircraft to skid off the runway and strike a fence post.

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Published 10 January 2019