Incident Summary
On 11 August 2003 at approximately 0950 UTC, a Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, registration G-CGHM, experienced a runway excursion during a go-around at Caernarfon Airfield in Wales. The aircraft, engaged in a private flight with one pilot and two passengers, sustained damage to both wings. No injuries were reported.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a 1974 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, powered by a Lycoming O-320-E3D piston engine. The pilot, a 63-year-old holder of a Private Pilot's Licence, had accumulated 300 flying hours, all on type. In the preceding 90 days, the pilot had logged 11 hours, with 2 hours in the last 28 days.
Accident Details
The pilot was landing on Runway 02 at Caernarfon. During the landing, the aircraft bounced twice. The pilot then initiated a go-around. As power was applied, the aircraft veered to the left. Before gaining sufficient altitude, the wheels struck a wooden fence bordering the runway. The pilot subsequently landed the aircraft in the field beyond the fence. In his report, the pilot noted that he might have inadvertently applied left aileron while initiating the go-around.
Damage
The accident resulted in damage to both wings of the aircraft.