Casualties unknown

AAIB Corrects Aircraft Type and Pilot Licence Details in G-BOER Report

Coventry Airport, GB

On February 16, 2012, a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II (registration G-BOER) operated by Private was involved in an aviation accident near Coventry Airport, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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The AAIB issued a correction to its earlier bulletin regarding Piper PA-28-161 G-BOER, identifying the aircraft as a PA-28 instead of PA-24 and noting the commander held both a Private Pilot's Licence and a National Private Pilot's Licence.

Incident Overview

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) published a correction to its earlier report concerning an incident involving Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, registration G-BOER, which occurred at Coventry Airport on 16 February 2012 at 1755 hours UTC. The information was sourced from an Aircraft Accident Report Form.

Correction Details

In AAIB Bulletin No 6/2012, page 51, the aircraft involved was incorrectly identified as a PA-24. The corrected bulletin clarifies that the aircraft was a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II. Additionally, the commander held a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) as well as the National Private Pilot's Licence (NPPL), which was omitted from the original report.

The correction appears in AAIB Bulletin 7/2012 under reference EW/G2012/02/13. The online version of the report was amended prior to publication.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Feb 2012 Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II accident near Coventry Airport, GB?

The AAIB issued a correction to its earlier bulletin regarding Piper PA-28-161 G-BOER, identifying the aircraft as a PA-28 instead of PA-24 and noting the commander held both a Private Pilot's Licence and a National Private Pilot's Licence.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Feb 2012 involved a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, registration G-BOER, operated by Private, at Coventry Airport, GB.