Piper PA-28R-200 near Empingham — 2008-02-13
- Date
- 2008-02-13
- Location
- Empingham, GB
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28R-200
- Registration
- G-BKFZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 1
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On February 13, 2008, at 1540 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, G-BKFZ, registered to a private owner collided with terrain in a wooded area near Rutland Water, United Kingdom. The airplane was destroyed and the private pilot was fatally injured. Reduced visibilities were reported in the area at the time of the accident. The flight originated from the Spanhoe Airstrip, an unlicensed airstrip, located south of Rutland Water and was destined for a private farm strip near Empingham, United Kingdom. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information provided by the Government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accident Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom