1 fatality

19 Jul 2017: Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65 65 — Laukaa, Finland

Laukaa, Finland

On 19 Jul 2017, a Piper Aircraft Corporation Piper J3C-65 65 was involved in an aviation accident near Laukaa, Finland. 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 July 19, 2017, a Piper J3C-65 (OH-PAD) was destroyed after colliding with trees and terrain near Laukaa, Finland. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from a private airstrip and was returning when the accident occurred.

Accident Overview

On July 19, 2017, at approximately 0903 coordinated universal time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, Finnish registration OH-PAD, was destroyed following a collision with trees and terrain. The accident site was near Laukaa, Finland. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Flight Details

The airplane had departed from a private airstrip near Laukaa, Finland, at about 0855. It was returning to that same airstrip when it collided with trees and terrain.

Investigation

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Finnish government. Further information may be obtained from the Safety Investigation Authority, Finland, located at Ratapihantie 9, 00520 Helsinki, Finland, tel. +358 2956 66870, fax +358 9876 4375.

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the BEA of France.