Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-EMSL, 21 February 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 February 2009
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
Location:
Rochester Airfield, Kent
Registration:
G-EMSL

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

Summary:

The accident occurred during a check flight, with a PPL holder and an instructor on board. The crew had briefed for a ‘touch-and-go’ at Rochester Airport. However, the aircraft landed a long way into the runway and, although the pilot applied the brakes with the intention of stopping, the instructor took control and opened the throttle in an attempt to take off. By this time there was insufficient runway remaining; the aircraft struck some small trees and came to rest on an embankment at the airfield boundary.

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Published 10 December 2014