Piper PA-28-140, G-BAHF, 17 December 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 December 2006
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-140
Location:
Coventry Airport
Registration:
G-BAHF

Piper PA-28-140, G-BAHF

Summary:

On starting the engine, the commander failed to notice that the parking brake had not been set, and the aircraft began to move. The aircraft was not fitted with toe brakes and the brake handle was obscured by the right leg of the student pilot, so he stopped the engine by pulling the mixture control. However, there was insufficient time to prevent a low speed collision with an adjacent aircraft.

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Piper PA-28-140, G-BAHF 03-07.pdf (243.51 kb)

Published 10 December 2014