No fatalities
22 Jul 2021: PIPER PA-34-200T — BRITISH AUTOMOTIVE LTD DBA — Chelan, WA
On 22 Jul 2021, a PIPER PA-34-200T operated by BRITISH AUTOMOTIVE LTD DBA was involved in an aviation accident near Chelan, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipmentPilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained