Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BXRG, 12 November 2011

Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BXRG

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a loss of electrical power during a day crossing of the English Channel to Alderney. The pilot became uncertain of his position and elected to ditch the aircraft near to a commercial surface vessel. The ditching was successful and the passenger escaped from the aircraft and was subsequently rescued. However, the pilot was unable to escape from the aircraft before it sank.

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Published 10 December 2014