Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R, G-BWHF, 18 January 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 January 2012
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R
• Location: Long Mountain near Welshpool Airport, Powys
• Registration: G-BWHF

Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R, G-BWHF

Summary:

The commander was carrying out a flight to re familiarise himself with the aircraft. After departing Welshpool and flying in the local area, he rejoined the circuit, was on the base leg and configured for landing when the aircraft struck cloud covered trees on the upper slope of Long Mountain. The aircraft then impacted a grass field where it caught fire. Both pilots were fatally injured.

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Published 10 December 2014