PIPER PA28
Winchelsea, East Sussex, August 6, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 6, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Winchelsea, East Sussex |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN16WA318 |
| Event ID | 20160812X50606 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | G-CDER |
| Category | AIR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On August 6, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, G-CDER, sank after ditching near Winchelsea, East Sussex. The pilot was fatally injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB)
Telephone: +44 0 1252 51300
Facsimile: +44 0 1252 376699
Email: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
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.