Casualties unknown

2025-05-11: Tecnam P2002-JF (LY-TDT) — Paluknys Aerodrome (EYVP), Lithuania, LT

Paluknys Aerodrome (EYVP), Lithuania, LT

On May 11, 2025, a Tecnam P2002-JF (registration LY-TDT) was involved in an aviation accident near Paluknys Aerodrome (EYVP), Lithuania, LT. This summary draws on records from the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Service of Lithuania (TAITS).

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During a training flight on 11 May 2025, the nose gear strut of Tecnam P2002-JF collapsed after landing at Paluknys aerodrome, damaging the propeller and engine cowlings; the two occupants were not injured.

Accident

On 11 May 2025, a Tecnam P2002-JF aircraft, registered as LY-TDT, was performing an en-route training flight. After touching down at Paluknys aerodrome, while rolling along the runway, the nose gear strut gave way. The nose of the aircraft dropped to the ground, resulting in a broken propeller and damage to the engine cowlings.

Occupants

The aircraft carried two individuals—a student and an instructor. Neither sustained any injuries.

Investigation

The accident was reported to authorities on 11 May 2025. A preliminary assessment to determine whether a formal safety investigation was warranted began on 2 July 2025. Later that same day, officials decided not to proceed with a full investigation, invoking Paragraph 5 of Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 996/2010.