Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, G-BHGO, 11 December 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
11 December 2005
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six
Location:
Eshott Airfield, Northumberland
Registration:
G-BHGO

Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, G-BHGO

Summary:

Following a normal landing on a paved runway in gusty wind conditions, the aircraft veered to the left and departed the side of the runway without the pilot being able to regain control. The aircraft hit an embankment and three fence posts, damaging the aircraft and causing a serious spinal injury to one of the passengers. The cause of the loss of control on the ground could not be established, but the gusty wind, distraction from a nervous passenger, or an accidental control input could have been contributory factors.

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Published 10 December 2014