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