Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BRWO, 26 September 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 September 2009
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
• Location: Humberside Airport, North Lincolnshire
• Registration: G-BRWO

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BRWO

Summary:

The aircraft was making an approach to land on Runway 26. During the flare the aircraft rolled uncontrollably to the right and struck the ground. The aircraft came to rest inverted beside the runway close to the fire training facility. The most probable reason for the uncommanded roll is that G BRWO had flown through the wake vortex generated by a Sikorsky S76 which had landed immediately before it. One Safety Recommendation has been made as a result of this investigation.

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Published 10 December 2014