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August 17, 2015 · Piper PA-34-220T · OK-OKD

Newquay, United Kingdom, GB

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Newquay, United Kingdom, GB
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-220T
Tail Number
OK-OKD
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15WA394

On August 17, 2015, about 1833 universal time (UTC), a Czech Republic registered Piper PA-34-220T, OK-OKD, sustained substantial damage during a go-around at the Newquay Cornwall Airport, Newquay, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom.

Full Narrative

On August 17, 2015, about 1833 universal time (UTC), a Czech Republic registered Piper PA-34-220T, OK-OKD, sustained substantial damage during a go-around at the Newquay Cornwall Airport, Newquay, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:33 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-34-220T
Tail NumberOK-OKD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data