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N250AC

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA31S/N: 31-7612040

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 9, 2017
NTSB Number
CEN17WA349
Location
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Event ID
20170913X13719
Coordinates
53.100555, -4.337777
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
N250AC
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7612040
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA31PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
THE BLACK CHURCH
SAINT MARYS PLACE
Status
Deregistered
City
DUBLIN 7
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN17WA349

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