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August 20, 2014 · Piper PA-38-112 · G-BNDE
Benthill Farm, Buckingham, Uk, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Benthill Farm, Buckingham, Uk, GB
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
G-BNDE
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14WA475
On August 20, 2014, about 2000 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-38-112, United Kingdom registration G-BNDE, impacted terrain near Benthill Farm, Buckingham, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight itinerary is under investigation and has not been determined at this time. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Tel: +44(0) 1252 510300 Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk Email: enquiries@aaib.gov.uk
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On August 20, 2014, about 2000 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-38-112, United Kingdom registration G-BNDE, impacted terrain near Benthill Farm, Buckingham, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight itinerary is under investigation and has not been determined at this time. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Tel: +44(0) 1252 510300 Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk Email: enquiries@aaib.gov.uk
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberG-BNDE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC