Casualties unknown

2017-07-26: Airplane Ultralight (OK-SUA 37) — TERPSITHEA landing field at Larissa, GR

TERPSITHEA landing field at Larissa, GR

On July 26, 2017, an Airplane Ultralight (registration OK-SUA 37) was involved in an aviation accident near TERPSITHEA landing field at Larissa, GR. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board of Greece (AAIASB).

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On 26 July 2017, a TL-2000 STING S4 private aircraft (OK-SUA 37) crashed at Terpsithea airfield, Greece, during a recreational flight. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.

Summary

On 26 July 2017 at 20:42 local time, a TL-2000 STING S4 aircraft, registration OK-SUA 37, operated by a private owner, crashed at Terpsithea airfield (ΠΕΔΙΟ ΠΡΟΣΓΕΙΩΣΗΣ ΤΕΡΨΙΘΕΑΣ) in Larissa, Greece. The flight was a recreational flight with two persons on board. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Sequence of Events

Prior to the flight, at 20:10:07, Pilot A contacted the Larissa tower to activate the airfield. At 20:10:42, Pilot B filed a flight plan. At 20:25:25, Pilot B reported takeoff and filed a new flight plan. The flight proceeded to Tyrnavos at 500 ft, then to Koutsochero at 500 ft. At 20:39:10, Pilot B reported approaching Terpsithea and intended to perform touch and go maneuvers. The last GPS record was at 20:42:35, showing the aircraft at coordinates 39°39'37.58"N 22°20'19.50"E, altitude 399 ft MSL, indicated speed 66 kt, and descent rate 623 fpm. At 20:42:55, the tower received noise and unintelligible speech. The aircraft impacted the ground at coordinates 39°39'36.4"N 22°20'20.3"E, altitude 243 ft, 282 m from the threshold of runway 17.

Damage and Fatalities

The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. Both persons on board sustained fatal injuries.