1 fatality

20 May 2012: CESSNA — Aero-klub "Sveti Ilija — Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina

Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina

On 20 May 2012, a CESSNA operated by Aero-klub "Sveti Ilija was involved in an aviation accident near Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 20, 2012, a Bosnia and Herzegovina registered Cessna 182P, E7-SEX, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Banja Luka. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Overview

On May 20, 2012, at approximately 1200 universal time (UTC), a Cessna 182P aircraft, registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina as E7-SEX, was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the city of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The pilot of the aircraft was fatally injured in the accident.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a Cessna 182P, a single-engine general aviation airplane. The registration E7-SEX indicates it was registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or equipment were provided in the source.

Circumstances

The accident occurred in the vicinity of Banja Luka, a city in the northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The precise location of the impact was not specified. The time of the accident was given as 1200 UTC, which corresponds to local midday in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the daylight saving period.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation. The source did not release any findings regarding the cause of the accident. No further information about the investigation or potential contributing factors was provided.

Casualties

The source stated that the pilot was fatally injured. No other occupants were mentioned, and it is assumed the pilot was the sole occupant based on the type of aircraft.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The source did not specify any damage to property on the ground or any other environmental impact.