Piper PA-28 collision with residence near Petit Bourg

1 fatality • Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe

A Piper PA-28 crashed into a house during a low-altitude cruise flight in Guadeloupe.

What happened

On February 20, 2017, at approximately 1225 UTC, a Piper PA-28-161, registered F-OGPJ, was performing a low-altitude cruise flight near Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe. The flight, operated by Les Ailes Guadeloupeenes, had originated from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport in Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe. During the flight, the aircraft collided with a house. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and the destruction of the airplane.

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were characterized by visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 6 statute miles and winds from 110 degrees at 6 knots.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Feb 2017 PIPER PA28 161 accident near Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe?

A Piper PA-28 crashed into a house during a low-altitude cruise flight in Guadeloupe.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 2017 PIPER PA28 161 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Feb 2017 involved a PIPER PA28 161, operated by Les Ailes Guadeloupeenes, at Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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