No fatalities

Piper PA-32R-300 G-BSYC collides with terrain near Cairn Gorm

Cairn Gorm, United Kingdom

On April 5, 2008, a Piper PA-32R-300 operated by Bernard W. Gomez was involved in an aviation accident near Cairn Gorm, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On April 5, 2008, a Piper PA-32R-300, registration G-BSYC, struck mountainous terrain near Cairn Gorm, Scotland. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Investigation is under UK AAIB jurisdiction.

Accident

On April 5, 2008, at an unconfirmed time, a Piper PA-32R-300 aircraft, registration G-BSYC, collided with mountainous terrain near Cairn Gorm in Scotland, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured in the accident.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-32R-300, a single-engine, retractable-gear, six-seat light aircraft. Its registration was G-BSYC.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom, conducted by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for information purposes only and contains only information provided by the Government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Department for Transport, Air Accident Investigation Branch, Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 2008 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Cairn Gorm, United Kingdom?

On April 5, 2008, a Piper PA-32R-300, registration G-BSYC, struck mountainous terrain near Cairn Gorm, Scotland. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Investigation is under UK AAIB jurisdiction.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 2008 Piper PA-32R-300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 2008 involved a Piper PA-32R-300, operated by Bernard W. Gomez, at Cairn Gorm, United Kingdom.