Piper PA-32RT-300 Cherokee Lance II, G-RHHT, 3 June 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
3 June 2011
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-32RT-300 Cherokee Lance II
Location:
Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire
Registration:
G-RHHT

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Summary:

The aircraft struck a hedge at the aerodrome boundary during an attempted takeoff. It’s weight and centre of gravity (CG) were outside the flight envelope, and the runway length was marginal for takeoff. These factors probably combined to cause the pilot to over-control the aircraft in pitch, and the aircraft to fail to gain height after takeoff.

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Published 10 December 2014