Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BOLF, 17 October 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 October 2008
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Location:
Robin Hood鈥檚 Bay, North Yorkshire
Registration:
G-BOLF

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BOLF

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft suffered a loss of engine power whilst over the sea just off the North Yorkshire coast. 皇冠体育app pilot transmitted a MAYDAY and attempted to ditch the aircraft, but it stalled just above the surface of the sea, causing its right wing to drop into the water. 皇冠体育app aircraft then cartwheeled and inverted before sinking. 皇冠体育app pilot, who was not wearing a life jacket, drowned. 皇冠体育app cause of the power loss could not be positively determined.

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