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Accident: Piper PA 16 Clipper, EI-EMT, Letterkenny Airfield, Co. Donegal, 22 May 2012: Report 2013-009

SYNOPSIS

The aircraft was approaching RWY 25 for a landing when, without any control input, the aircraft suddenly tracked to the right of the runway, struck a windsock pole and a boundary ditch and impacted into the adjacent field. The Pilot was unhurt and exited the aircraft without assistance.

Occurrence Date: 
Tuesday, 22 May, 2012
Report Date: 
Monday, 8 July, 2013
Downloads: 
PDF icon REPORT 2013-009.pdf

Contact Details

Air Accident Investigation Unit
Department of Transport Tourism & Sport
2nd Floor
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2
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Ireland

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