Incident Details
On May 31, 2009, at approximately 1100 coordinated universal time, an ultralight airplane crashed into a field near Strovikon, Greece, sustaining substantial damage. The aircraft had departed from Airfield Kopaidas for a local flight. Witnesses observed the airplane in a climb before it entered a spiral dive and subsequently impacted terrain. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft was an ATEC 321 FAETA ultralight, registered as OK-JUG19. It was engaged in a local flight from Airfield Kopaidas. No further details regarding the flight plan or duration were provided.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Greece, specifically the Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board (AAIASB) of the Ministry of Transport and Communication. The AAIASB is located in Helliniko, Athens. The report containing the above information was released for informational purposes only and contains only details released by the Greek authorities. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.