1 fatality

17 Aug 2015: PIPER PA-34-220T — Newquay, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Newquay, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

On 17 Aug 2015, a PIPER PA-34-220T was involved in an aviation accident near Newquay, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. One person was killed. 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 August 17, 2015, a Czech-registered Piper PA-34-220T (OK-OKD) was substantially damaged during a go-around at Newquay Cornwall Airport. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The UK AAIB is investigating.

Incident

On August 17, 2015, at approximately 1833 universal time (UTC), a Czech Republic-registered Piper PA-34-220T aircraft, registration OK-OKD, was conducting a go-around at Newquay Cornwall Airport in Newquay, United Kingdom. The go-around maneuver resulted in the aircraft sustaining substantial damage. The pilot, who was operating the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a Piper PA-34-220T, a twin-engine light aircraft. The registration OK-OKD indicates that the aircraft was registered in the Czech Republic. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the accident.

Investigation

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has jurisdiction over the investigation of this accident. The AAIB can be contacted at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom, for further information regarding the investigation.