No fatalities

Hard Landing of Piper PA-32R-301T at Daedalus Airfield

Hampshire, United Kingdom

On April 12, 2016, a PIPER PA32R was involved in an aviation accident near Hampshire, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. 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 April 12, 2016, a Piper PA-32R-301T (G-MAIE) experienced a hard landing at Daedalus Airfield, Hampshire. The pilot was not seriously injured; the aircraft sustained damage to the nose wheel assembly and fuselage.

Accident

On April 12, 2016, at 1300 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32R-301T airplane, registration G-MAIE, experienced a hard landing at Daedalus Airfield (EGHF), Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-32R-301T, a single-engine, retractable-gear, low-wing airplane. According to the source, the registration is G-MAIE.

Pilot

The pilot was not seriously injured in the accident.

Damage

The airplane sustained damage to the nose wheel assembly and the fuselage.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0)1252 510300, Fax: +44 (0)1252 376999. Website: https://www.aaib.gov.uk.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Apr 2016 PIPER PA32R accident near Hampshire, United Kingdom?

On April 12, 2016, a Piper PA-32R-301T (G-MAIE) experienced a hard landing at Daedalus Airfield, Hampshire. The pilot was not seriously injured; the aircraft sustained damage to the nose wheel assembly and fuselage.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Apr 2016 PIPER PA32R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Apr 2016 involved a PIPER PA32R, at Hampshire, United Kingdom.