AAIB investigation to Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, G-BGCO

Loss of directional control on landing, Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 19 October 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 March 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 October 2016
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-44-180 Seminole
• Location: Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire
• Registration: G-BGCO

Summary:

The pilot lost directional control on landing and the aircraft departed the runway as a result of the emergency landing gear lowering cable fouling one of the brake pedals. The right propeller was damaged when it struck the ground as the pilot attempted to taxi from the grass back onto the paved surface.

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Published 9 March 2017