Piper PA-28RT-201T, G-JANG, 13 June 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
13 June 2005
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28RT-201T
Location:
Swansea Bay, 51 33.716N 00359.391W, Wales
Registration:
G-JANG

Piper PA-28RT-201T, G-JANG

Summary:

The aircraft took off from Swansea for Exeter, with adequate fuel on board. Several minutes after takeoff the engine failed. The pilot opted to land on water close to Mumbles head, where there was a Coast Guard Station. He was rescued almost immediately, and sustained no serious injury. The aircraft sank and was not recovered. The reason for the engine failure was not determined, however the pilot considered that a failure of the fuel system was the most likely cause.

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Published 10 December 2014