Piper PA-28-140 impacts terrain during landing in Wales

1 fatality • Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom

A Piper PA-28-140 crashed while attempting to land at Caernarfon Airport, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

What happened

On May 19, 2013, at approximately 1019 UTC, a Piper PA-28-140, registered as G-ATRR, struck the ground during its landing phase at Caernarfon Airport (EGCK) in Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom.

There were three people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The crash resulted in 1 fatality and 2 serious injuries.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2013 PIPER PA-28-140 accident near Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom?

A Piper PA-28-140 crashed while attempting to land at Caernarfon Airport, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2013 PIPER PA-28-140 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2013 involved a PIPER PA-28-140, at Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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