Piper PA31 accident near Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Gb, June 9, 2017
On June 9, 2017 at about 5:10 pm local time, a Piper PA31, registered N250AC, was destroyed in an accident during landing near Caernarfon, Gwynedd (Caernarfon Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 9, 2017 · about 5:10 pm local time
- Place
- Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom · Caernarfon Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA31 · all PA31s on the register
- Registration
- N250AC · registry record · serial 31-7612040
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during landing defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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