On January 19, 1998, a Piper PA-34 Seneca (registration N32625) was involved in an aviation accident near Guernsey Airport, Channel Islands, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
A Piper PA-34 Seneca (N32625) experienced an accident at Guernsey Airport on 19 January 1998. The aircraft had been parked outdoors in a salt-laden environment, and prior corrosion warnings had been given but additional maintenance was not yet agreed.
Incident Overview
On 19 January 1998 at 1115 hours UTC, a Piper PA-34 Seneca, registered N32625, was involved in an accident at Guernsey Airport in the Channel Islands. Information was derived from a report submitted by the pilot and an engineering report from an aircraft maintenance organisation.
Maintenance and Environmental Factors
The aircraft had been parked generally outside in a salt-laden atmosphere at Alderney Airport. The owner had previously been advised about possible related corrosion problems and the need to maintain the aircraft more frequently than that stipulated. Correspondence had been exchanged between the owner and the associated maintenance company regarding the need for more frequent corrosion-related maintenance subsequent to the last annual maintenance check in August 1997. However, the accident occurred before such additional maintenance was agreed.
Conclusion
No probable cause has been stated in the source material.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jan 1998 Piper PA-34 Seneca accident near Guernsey Airport, Channel Islands, GB?
A Piper PA-34 Seneca (N32625) experienced an accident at Guernsey Airport on 19 January 1998. The aircraft had been parked outdoors in a salt-laden environment, and prior corrosion warnings had been given but additional maintenance was not yet agreed.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jan 1998 involved a Piper PA-34 Seneca, registration N32625, at Guernsey Airport, Channel Islands, GB.
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