Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BGYH, 23 May 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
23 May 2008
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
Location:
Full Sutton Airfiled, 8 nm east of York
Registration:
G-BGYH

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

Summary:

Whilst on short finals to land, the aircraft, which was being flown by a student pilot, descended below the normal approach path whilst appearing to encounter a down draught of wind. 皇冠体育app instructor pilot took control and applied power, but was unable to arrest the descent rate. 皇冠体育app aircraft鈥檚 right undercarriage struck the ground before the runway and separated from the aircraft.

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