Incident
On May 26, 2017, at 14:58 local time, a Cessna 172M aircraft (registration UR-WTA) crashed into the yard of a private house near Pivtsi airfield in Chernihiv, Ukraine. The flight was unauthorized. The aircraft collided with the ground and was completely destroyed by fire. The pilot, a private pilot, was killed. No injuries or fatalities occurred on the ground.
Investigation
The National Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation of Ukraine (NBRAI) dispatched a commission to the scene. Investigators conducted a field phase of the investigation, which included examining the accident site, documenting evidence, and interviewing witnesses. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Aircraft & Pilot
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172M, registration UR-WTA. The pilot was a private pilot. No further details about the pilot or aircraft history were provided in the source.