Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BAGX, 31 July 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
31 July 2008
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
Location:
New York Airstrip, Coningsby, Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-BAGX

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BAGX

Summary:

Prior to the approach to New York, an airstrip near RAF Coningsby, the pilot had identified the windsock and noted that it indicated a calm wind. During the landing on the grass Runway 09, the pilot became aware of excessive ground speed. This excess speed did not seem to abate, despite full braking, and the aircraft then struck a hedge at the end of the runway. The pilot then noted that the windsock indicated a strong wind from the west. Shortly after the accident a rainstorm passed through the area and some 45 minutes later the wind was calm again.

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Published 10 December 2014