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September 11, 2017 · Piper Aircraft Piper PA-28RT-201 201 · G-BHAY
Wolferton, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Wolferton, GB
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Piper PA-28RT-201 201
Tail Number
G-BHAY
Operator
Alpha Yankee
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17WA343
On September 11, 2017, at 0956 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-28RT-201 single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-BHAY, serial number 28R-7918213, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power and an electrical system fire near Wolferton, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and his passenger were fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government. Further information may be obtained from: Department for Transport 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 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
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On September 11, 2017, at 0956 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-28RT-201 single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-BHAY, serial number 28R-7918213, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power and an electrical system fire near Wolferton, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and his passenger were fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government. Further information may be obtained from: Department for Transport 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 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:56 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft Piper PA-28RT-201 201
Tail NumberG-BHAY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpha Yankee
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0