Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean, G-ARHN, 15 September 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 September 2012
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean
• Location: South of Popham Airfield, Hampshire
• Registration: G-ARHN

Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean, G-ARHN

Summary:

During a go-around, the aircraft made an undemanded turn to the left, the speed remained low and the aircraft did not gain height despite full power being selected. The aircraft stalled shortly before entering some treetops. The investigation found misinterpretations of Air Navigation Order’s 90-day currency and pilot-in-command requirements.

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Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean G-ARHN 06-13.pdf (127.47 kb)

Published 10 December 2014