Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, G-AVWN, 30 August 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 August 2008
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow
Location:
On mudflats near Topsham, Devon
Registration:
G-AVWN

Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, G-AVWN

Summary:

Whilst in the cruise at Flight level (FL) 55, the engine lost power and a forced landing in a field was required. A late sighting of power lines in the chosen field required a rapid change to a field which was traversed by drainage ditches. The aircraft struck one of these, incurring major damage.

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Published 10 December 2014