Accident Details
On June 30, 2017, at 1542 hours UTC, a Piper PA-23-250 aircraft, bearing United Kingdom registration G-BCCE, encountered a landing gear system failure during landing at Shoreham Airport in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The flight had originated from Bournemouth Airport (EGHH) and was destined for Shoreham Airport (EGKA). The two individuals on board the aircraft were not injured as a result of the incident.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The information in this report is based on data released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further details regarding this accident may be requested from the AAIB at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom, by telephone at +44(0) 1252 510300, or via email at [email protected]. Additional information is also available on the AAIB website at http://www.aaib.gov.uk.
The aircraft, a Piper PA-23-250, is a twin-engine light aircraft commonly used for private and commercial operations. The specifics of the landing gear system failure have not been detailed in the preliminary information released. The AAIB will continue its investigation to determine the full circumstances of the event.