Summary
On July 09, 2008, a Piper PA-28-235 (SE-KUY) was involved in an accident near Parnu, EN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On July 9, 2008, at 1219 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-28-235, Swedish registration SE-KUY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU), Parnu, Estonia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The airplane received substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Liepaja, Latvia at an unknown time.
According to the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, while the airplane was on approach to the airport, at an altitude of 150 feet, it turned steeply to the right and climbed, before impacting trees.
This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Estonia.
This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC08WA243. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft SE-KUY.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On July 9, 2008, at 1219 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-28-235, Swedish registration SE-KUY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU), Parnu, Estonia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The airplane received substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Liepaja, Latvia at an unknown time.
According to the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, while the airplane was on approach to the airport, at an altitude of 150 feet, it turned steeply to the right and climbed, before impacting trees.
This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Estonia. For further information contact:
Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
Emergency Management Department
Harju 11, 15072 Tallinn
Estonia
Tel: +372 5035511
Fax: +372 6313660
www.mkm.ee
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Estonia.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08WA243