G-RVRF

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA38S/N: 38-78A0714

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 29, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11WA538
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Event ID
20110802X50258
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
G-RVRF
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0714
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA38PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11WA538