Piper PA-38 Tomahawk — Other Documents

This document is an accident report from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) detailing the crash of the Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, registration G-BNDE, which occurred on August 20, 2014. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the flight history, pilot information, and the circumstances leading to the accident. It highlights the pilot's experience, the aircraft's operational status, and the events that transpired during the flight, including the pilot's attempts to communicate before the crash. The report also includes technical details about the aircraft's systems, performance characteristics, and findings from the investigation into the cause of the accident.

• Aircraft type: Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
• MTOW: 1,670 lbs (758 kg)
• Usable fuel capacity: 30 USG (113.5 liters)
• Stall speed: 52 KIAS clean, 49 KIAS full flap
• Pilot experience: 3,027 hours total, 80+ hours on type