Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BPYO, 6 December 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 December 2008
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II
Location:
Crosland Moor, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Registration:
G-BPYO

Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BPYO

Summary:

The aircraft failed to gain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff roll, causing the pilot to abort the takeoff. The aircraft overran the runway and was substantially damaged. Contributory factors to the accident were the carburettor heat control inadvertently being left in the ON position, a hurried departure due to the late hour and the takeoff being performed towards a low sun, which presented a significant distraction.

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Published 10 December 2014