1 fatality

26 May 2017: CESSNA 172 M — Chernihiv, Ukraine

Chernihiv, Ukraine

On 26 May 2017, a CESSNA 172 M was involved in an aviation accident near Chernihiv, Ukraine. 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 26, 2017, a Cessna 172M (UR-WTA) impacted a one-story building after takeoff from Pivtsi Airport, Chernihiv, Ukraine. The pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. Investigation is under NBAAI.

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.