Correction issued regarding Piper Cherokee Warrior II incident at Coventry Airport

Casualties unknown • Coventry Airport, GB

An AAIB bulletin correction has clarified the aircraft type and pilot licensing details for an incident involving G-BOER at Coventry Airport.

What happened

On 16 February 2012, at approximately 1755 UTC, a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, registration G-BOER, was involved in an occurrence at Coventry Airport. The initial details regarding the aircraft type and the pilot's credentials were subject to subsequent correction.

The investigation

The investigation into the details of the event established that the aircraft involved was a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, rather than a PA-24 as previously documented in Bulletin 6/2012. Furthermore, the investigation clarified the licensing status of the commander, noting that the pilot held a Private Pilot’s Licence in addition to the National Private Pilot’s Licence previously reported.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-02-16 Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II accident near Coventry Airport, GB?

An AAIB bulletin correction has clarified the aircraft type and pilot licensing details for an incident involving G-BOER at Coventry Airport.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-02-16 involved a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, registration G-BOER, at Coventry Airport, GB.

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