Piper PA-28R Arrow II — Other Documents

This document is an Air Accident Investigation report concerning the Piper PA-28R-200-2 Cherokee Arrow II, registration G-BKCB, which suffered a fatal accident on December 3, 2000. The report details the circumstances leading to the accident, including the flight history, meteorological conditions, and the pilot's experience. It provides a thorough analysis of the wreckage, structural failures, and potential causes of the accident, concluding that unusual control inputs likely led to an in-flight structural failure of the left wing. The document serves as a critical resource for understanding the factors contributing to the accident and offers safety recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

• Aircraft model: Piper PA-28R-200-2 Cherokee Arrow II
• Total flight hours prior to accident: approximately 4,000 hours
• Pilot's total flight hours: 224 hours, with 203 on type
• Take-off weight estimated just below 2,650 lb
• Design manoeuvring speed (Va): 131 mph (118 kts) EAS