Accident Details
On May 4, 2012, at approximately 2055 UTC, a Piper PA-28-235 aircraft, registered in Latvia as YL-MED, was involved in an accident near Tartu Ulenurme Airport (EETU) in Tartu, Estonia. The aircraft was on a night flight when it experienced a loss of power, necessitating a forced landing. During the landing, the aircraft impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage.
Persons Onboard and Injuries
The flight instructor and two students who were on board the aircraft suffered minor injuries in the event.
Aircraft Damage
The Piper PA-28-235 sustained substantial damage due to the impact with the ditch.
Investigation
The Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau (Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau, Harju st. 11, Tallinn 15072, Estonia) has jurisdiction over the investigation of this accident. As of the released report, no probable cause has been stated.