Cessna 172 accident near Pivtsi Airport

1 fatality • Chernihiv, Ukraine

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a building following takeoff in Chernihiv, Ukraine.

What happened

On May 26, 2017, at approximately 1200 UTC, a Cessna 172M, registered as UR-WTA, was involved in an accident near Chernihiv, Ukraine. The aircraft had departed from the Pivtsi Airport and, during the takeoff phase, impacted a one-story building. The collision resulted in 1 fatality for the pilot. The flight was being operated under Ukrainian flight regulations.

The investigation

The investigation into the accident was conducted under the jurisdiction of the National Bureau for Incidents and Accidents Investigation of Civil Aircraft (NBAAI) of Ukraine.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 May 2017 CESSNA 172 M accident near Chernihiv, Ukraine?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a building following takeoff in Chernihiv, Ukraine.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 May 2017 CESSNA 172 M accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 May 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 M, at Chernihiv, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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