Casualties unknown

Collision of Two Piper PA-28 Aircraft near Hamble (G-AVBI and G-AVBD)

Near Hamble, GB

On February 27, 1970, a Piper PA-28 Series 180 and Piper PA-28 Series 180 (registration G-AVBI and G-AVBD) was involved in an aviation accident near Near Hamble, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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On 27 February 1970, two Piper PA-28 Series 180 aircraft (G-AVBI and G-AVBD) collided near Hamble. The investigation report (No. 10/1972) was published in 1972.

Introduction

On 27 February 1970, two Piper PA-28 Series 180 aircraft, registered G-AVBI and G-AVBD, were involved in a collision near Hamble. The accident was the subject of an investigation, resulting in the publication of Report No. 10/1972 in 1972.

Aircraft

Both aircraft were of the model Piper PA-28 Series 180. The registrations were G-AVBI and G-AVBD. No additional information about the aircraft, such as equipment or modifications, is provided in the source.

Location

The collision site was near Hamble. The specific location coordinates or landmarks are not mentioned.

Investigation Report

The investigation report, numbered 10/1972, is available for download. It consists of the main report file (7,631.03 kb), appendices (175.73 kb), Part B (97.59 kb), and Part C (5,918.03 kb). The appendices and parts are separate files. The report was published in 1972, two years after the collision.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Feb 1970 Piper PA-28 Series 180 and Piper PA-28 Series 180 accident near Near Hamble, GB?

On 27 February 1970, two Piper PA-28 Series 180 aircraft (G-AVBI and G-AVBD) collided near Hamble. The investigation report (No. 10/1972) was published in 1972.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Feb 1970 involved a Piper PA-28 Series 180 and Piper PA-28 Series 180, registration G-AVBI and G-AVBD, at Near Hamble, GB.