Piper PA-38-112 crash near Bruera, UK

2 fatalities • Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom

A flight instructor and student pilot were killed when their aircraft struck terrain during an instructional flight in Cheshire.

What happened

On August 16, 2012, at approximately 19:40 UTC, a Piper PA-38-112, registered G-BODP, crashed near Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom. The aircraft was performing an instructional flight when it impacted the terrain. The flight had departed from Hawarden Airport (EGNR).

The accident resulted in 2 fatalities, involving the flight instructor and the student pilot.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Aug 2012 PIPER PA-38-112 accident near Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom?

A flight instructor and student pilot were killed when their aircraft struck terrain during an instructional flight in Cheshire.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Aug 2012 PIPER PA-38-112 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Aug 2012 involved a PIPER PA-38-112, at Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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