Accident Overview
On May 26, 2017, at approximately 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, registered as UR-WTA, was substantially damaged when it struck a one-story building after takeoff from Pivtsi Airport in Chernihiv, Ukraine. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was conducted under Ukrainian flight regulations.
Investigation
The National Bureau for Incidents and Accidents Investigation of Civil Aircraft (NBAAI) of Ukraine has jurisdiction over the investigation. Further information can be obtained from the NBAAI at Prospekt Peremohy 14, 01135 Kyiv, Ukraine (Tel/Fax: (380) 44 351-4338, email: [email protected]).
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172M with Ukrainian registration UR-WTA. No further details about the aircraft's history or maintenance were provided by the investigative authority.
Context
The accident occurred near Pivtsi Airport, located in Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine. The specific circumstances surrounding the takeoff and subsequent collision with the building have not been detailed in the initial release. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Ukrainian government.