AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180, G-AVBT
Piper PA-28-180 (G-AVBT), struck hedge in undershoot during approach, Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys, 9 July 2021.
Summary:
Approximately 10 minutes into a training flight the main door started to open and the instructor made a few unsuccessful attempts to close it. During the approach and at approximately 150 m from the runway the aircraft lost altitude and struck a hedge.
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Published 10 March 2022