Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-KATS, 27 July 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
27 July 2012
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
Location:
Eastbach (Spence) Airfield, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Registration:
G-KATS

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-KATS

Summary:

Whilst landing on a grass strip, the aircraft bounced and floated before touching down again. The pilot judged that there was insufficient distance in which to stop safely and abandoned the landing. During the go-around, the aircraft struck a hedge at the far end of the strip and crashed in the field beyond. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, while its occupants suffered minor injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014