1 fatality

24 Aug 2018: CIRRUS SR22 — Pilot — Balchik, Bulgaria

Balchik, Bulgaria

On 24 Aug 2018, a CIRRUS SR22 operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Balchik, Bulgaria. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 24, 2018, a Cirrus SR22 (LZ-SEV) impacted terrain at Balchik Airfield, Bulgaria. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot suffered fatal injuries. The flight originated from Lesnovo Airport.

Accident Details

On August 24, 2018, at 1608 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22, registration LZ-SEV, impacted terrain at Balchik Airfield (LBWB) in Balchik, Bulgaria. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight had originated from Lesnovo Airport (LBLS) in Lesnovo, Bulgaria, and was destined for Balchik Airfield.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Bulgarian government. The information released is for informational purposes only and has been obtained from the Bulgarian government. Further details regarding this accident may be available from the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications, Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit, located at 9 "Diakon Ignatii" str., Sofia 1000, Bulgaria.