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Piper PA-28-161 accident near Liverpool, Uk, July 4, 2004

On July 4, 2004 at about 11:39 am local time, a Piper PA-28-161, registered GBJYG, was substantially damaged in an accident near Liverpool. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
July 4, 2004 · about 11:39 am local time
Place
Liverpool, United Kingdom · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
2 people were killed.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161 · all PA-28-161s on the register
Registration
GBJYG · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Cheshire Air Training

The flight

  • Departed from: Liverpool
  • Destination: Liverpool
  • Flight plan: not recorded

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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