PIPER PA31
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, June 9, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 9, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Caernarfon, Gwynedd |
| Country | UK |
| Coordinates | 53.10056, -4.33778 |
| Airport | Caernarfon Airport |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA349 |
| Event ID | 20170913X13719 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA31 |
| Registration # | N250AC |
| Owner | SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On June 9, 2017, at 1705 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA31, N250AC, impacted terrain during landing at Caernarfon Airport (EGCK), Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The flight originated from an unknown location.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigative Branch (AAIB):
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Tel: +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 AAIB.
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.