Incident
On June 9, 2017, at 1705 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA31 aircraft registered as N250AC was involved in an accident during the landing phase at Caernarfon Airport (EGCK) in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales. The airplane impacted the terrain and was destroyed by the resulting impact forces and fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The origin of the flight was not reported.
Aircraft
The accident aircraft was a Piper PA31, bearing the registration N250AC. No additional information about the aircraft's configuration, modifications, or maintenance history was provided in the initial report.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigative Branch (AAIB). The AAIB is responsible for determining the circumstances of the occurrence. Further details and updates may be obtained from the AAIB at their headquarters: Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom. Contact can be made by telephone at +44 (0)1252 510300 or fax at +44 (0)1252 376999.