Investigation into Piper Cherokee Lance accident near Cairn Gorm

Casualties unknown • Cairn Gorm, Cairngorms, Scotland, GB

An investigation has been conducted into the accident involving a Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance near Cairn Gorm, Scotland, following a flight originating from Nottinghamshire.

What happened

On 4 April 2008, a Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, registration G-BSYC, commenced a flight from Gamston Airfield in Nottinghamshire. The pilot departed the airfield at 10:25 hrs. During the flight, the aircraft was involved in an occurrence in the vicinity of Cairn Gorm, located within the Cairngorms, Scotland.

The investigation

The AAIB conducted a field investigation into the event. The investigation process involved reviewing the flight history and verifying the timeline of the journey. It was noted that previous documentation contained a clerical error regarding the date of departure; the investigation confirmed the flight actually took place on 4 April 2008, rather than the previously recorded 2009.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-04-05 Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance accident near Cairn Gorm, Cairngorms, Scotland, GB?

An investigation has been conducted into the accident involving a Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance near Cairn Gorm, Scotland, following a flight originating from Nottinghamshire.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-04-05 involved a Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, registration G-BSYC, at Cairn Gorm, Cairngorms, Scotland, GB.

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