Incident Overview
On August 6, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 aircraft, registration G-CDER, experienced a ditching near Winchelsea, East Sussex. Following the ditching, the airplane sank. The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the incident.
Aircraft Details
The accident aircraft was a Piper PA-28-161, with the registration mark G-CDER.
Location and Date
The event occurred on August 6, 2016, in the area of Winchelsea, located in East Sussex, United Kingdom.
Injuries
The pilot was fatally injured.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government, conducted by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information can be obtained from the AAIB.