Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N65PF
Report name:
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N65PF
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N65PF
Registration:
N65PF
N65PF
Type:
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
Location:
Biggin Hill Airport, Kent
Biggin Hill Airport, Kent
Date of occurrence:
12 March 2008
12 March 2008
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
At about 900 feet amsl, after takeoff from Biggin Hill, the aircraft inadvertently entered cloud. The pilot carried out a descending left turn to regain visual flight; the ground rises to over 800 feet in this area. During the manoeuvre the left wing contacted the tops of trees, causing extensive damage to the left wing leading edge. The aircraft was still controllable and returned to Biggin Hill for an uneventful landing.
At about 900 feet amsl, after takeoff from Biggin Hill, the aircraft inadvertently entered cloud. The pilot carried out a descending left turn to regain visual flight; the ground rises to over 800 feet in this area. During the manoeuvre the left wing contacted the tops of trees, causing extensive damage to the left wing leading edge. The aircraft was still controllable and returned to Biggin Hill for an uneventful landing.
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