Incident Overview
On 25 October 2021, a Cessna 206 aircraft, registered as YU-BZV, experienced a gradual loss of engine power during flight. The pilot executed an emergency landing on a field near Modrino Selo, in the municipality of Kistanje, Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia. The event occurred at approximately 13:00 UTC.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Cessna 206, manufactured by Cessna, with Serbian nationality and registration marks YU-BZV. The operator and owner was GAS Aviation. The pilot-in-command was Petar Đurić, a Serbian national. The flight originated from LDSB and intended to land at LDRI. The operation was classified as general aviation.
Sequence of Events
According to the initial notification from the Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency (AIA), the pilot reported a gradual loss of engine power. In response, the pilot performed an emergency landing on a field. The landing was carried out successfully under the circumstances.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot suffered no injuries. The aircraft sustained no material damage. The AIA classified the event as a serious incident and indicated it would conduct an investigation.