PIPER PA38
Greater Manchester, July 29, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Greater Manchester |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN11WA538 |
| Event ID | 20110802X50258 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA38 |
| Registration # | G-RVRF |
| Operator | Ravenair Aircraft Ltd. |
| Owner | Ravenair Aircraft Ltd. |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On July 29, 2011, about 1123 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-38-112 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-RVRF, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. One occupant of the airplane was fatally injured, and the second occupant was seriously injured in the accident. The exact flight itinerary has not been established at this time.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 2HH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01252 510300
Web site: http://www.aaib.gov.uk
This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of the 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.