Accident Details
On August 16, 2012, at approximately 1940 UTC, a Piper PA-38-112 aircraft, registered as G-BODP, crashed during an instructional flight near Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom. The aircraft had departed from Hawarden Airport (EGNR) for a local training flight. Both the flight instructor and the student pilot on board sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-38-112, a two-seat, single-engine training aircraft commonly used for flight instruction. The specific registration, G-BODP, identifies the aircraft as registered in the United Kingdom.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The AAIB is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident and issuing a final report. As of the initial release, no probable cause has been determined, and further details are pending the completion of the investigation.
Location and Time
The accident occurred near Bruera, Cheshire, in the United Kingdom. The local time would be approximately 2040 BST, given the UTC offset for that time of year. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules or similar instructional conditions, but specific weather or ATC involvement has not been stated in the available source.
Aftermath
The impact resulted in fatal injuries to both occupants. The aircraft was destroyed. The AAIB will release a final report detailing the findings and any conclusions.