Piper PA-28-235 SE-KUY Crash at Parnu Airport

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On July 9, 2008, at 1219 UTC, a Piper PA-28-235 with Swedish registration SE-KUY was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during an approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU) in Parnu, Estonia. The flight had originated from Liepaja, Latvia, at an unknown time. Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome According to the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, the aircraft was on approach to the airport at an altitude of 150 feet when it turned steeply to the right and climbed before impacting trees. The pilot was fatally injured in the crash. ## Investigation Jurisdiction The investigation was under the jurisdiction of the Government of Estonia. The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Emergency Management Department, in Tallinn, handled the matter. The report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Estonia.