Piper PA-28R-200
Empingham, February 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Empingham |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CHI08WA077 |
| Event ID | 20080214X00192 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| Registration # | G-BKFZ |
| Operator | Henry Barker |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full 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
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.