Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BTNV, 11 December 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 December 2013
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
• Location: Manchester Barton Airport
• Registration: G-BTNV

Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BTNV

Summary:

The aircraft was flying 10 kt faster than usual when it was flared for touchdown. It floated a few feet above the surface before touching down approximately halfway along the runway. The aircraft overran the runway and tipped forward when it encountered soft ground.

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Published 10 December 2014