Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATRR, 19 May 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 May 2013
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
Location:
Caernarfon Airport, Gwynedd
Registration:
G-ATRR

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-ATRR

Summary:

The aircraft was making an approach to Runway 26 at Caernarfon Airport when it struck a tree. The pilot reported that he had suffered a loss of power at a late stage of the approach and had been unable to reach the airfield. The investigation did not find any evidence of a failure within the engine but the atmospheric conditions were conducive to carburettor icing.

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Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee G-ATRR 06-14.pdf (506.52 kb)

Published 10 December 2014