PIPER PA28
Alderney, November 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Alderney |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN12WA067 |
| Event ID | 20111116X83619 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | G-BXRG |
| Owner | Alderney Flying Training LTD |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On November 12, 2011, about 1540 universal coordinated time (UTC), G-BXRG, a United Kingdom registered Piper PA-28-181, owned by Alderney Flying Training LTD, sustained presumed substantial damage when the airplane ditched and sunk in the English Channel about 25 miles west of Alderney, United Kingdom. The uninjured passenger was rescued. The pilot is missing and presumed fatally injured. Unknown meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated from the Lee-on-Solent Airport, near Lee-on-Solent, United Kingdom, and was destined for the Alderney Airport, Alderney, United Kingdom.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information may be obtained from:
Department for Transport
Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB)
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300
Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk
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.