Piper PA-31-235 crash near Leighton Welshpool

No fatalities • Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

A Piper PA-31-235 crashed into terrain in Powys, Wales, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On January 18, 2012, at approximately 1145 UTC, a Piper PA-31-235, registration G-BWHF, struck terrain near Leighton Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and the passenger sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jan 2012 PIPER PA-31-235 accident near Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom?

A Piper PA-31-235 crashed into terrain in Powys, Wales, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jan 2012 PIPER PA-31-235 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jan 2012 involved a PIPER PA-31-235, at Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Loading the flight search…

What you can do on Flight Finder

  • Search flights between any two airports with live fares.
  • By aircraft — pick a plane model (e.g. Boeing 787, Airbus A350) and see every route it flies from your origin.
  • Route map — click any airport worldwide to explore its destinations, or draw a radius to find nearby airports.
  • Global aviation safety — aviation accident database, 40,000+ records since 1980, with map and rankings by aircraft and operator.
  • NTSB safety feed — recent U.S. aviation accidents and incidents from the official NTSB CAROL database, updated daily.