Overview
On February 13, 2008, at 1540 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-200 aircraft, registration G-BKFZ, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain in a wooded area near Rutland Water, United Kingdom. The airplane was destroyed and the private pilot was fatally injured. Reduced visibilities were reported in the area at the time of the accident.
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-28R-200, registration G-BKFZ, owned by a private individual. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or modifications were provided in the source.
Flight
The flight originated from Spanhoe Airstrip, an unlicensed airstrip located south of Rutland Water, and was destined for a private farm strip near Empingham, United Kingdom. The flight was conducted under private operation. The intended route and flight plan, if any, were not specified.
Accident
The accident occurred at 1540 UTC on February 13, 2008. The aircraft collided with terrain in a wooded area near Rutland Water. The impact destroyed the aircraft. The private pilot sustained fatal injuries. At the time of the accident, reduced visibilities were reported in the area. The exact cause of the collision was not stated in the source.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom, conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for information purposes only and contains only information provided by the UK Government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department for Transport, Air Accident Investigation Branch, Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.
No probable cause has been determined by the investigation as per the available source.