Piper PA-28-235 accident near Parnu, EE
On July 9, 2008, a Piper PA-28-235 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Parnu, EE. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- July 9, 2008
- Place
- Parnu, EE
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-235 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 58.414°N, 24.472°E
- NTSB ID
- 20080808X01183
NTSB summary
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.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
