2 fatalities

11 Sep 2017: PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER PA-28RT-201 201 — Alpha Yankee LTD — Wolferton, United Kingdom

Wolferton, United Kingdom

On 11 Sep 2017, a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER PA-28RT-201 201 operated by Alpha Yankee LTD was involved in an aviation accident near Wolferton, United Kingdom. 2 people were killed. 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 September 11, 2017, a Piper PA-28RT-201 (G-BHAY) suffered a loss of engine power and electrical fire, leading to a forced landing near Wolferton, Norfolk, UK. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.

Accident

On September 11, 2017, at 0956 UTC, a Piper PA-28RT-201 single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-BHAY, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Wolferton, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The accident occurred after a loss of engine power and an electrical system fire.

Aircraft

The aircraft was a Piper PA-28RT-201, serial number 28R-7918213. It was a single-engine airplane registered in the United Kingdom as G-BHAY.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information may be obtained from the AAIB at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.