Cessna F-152 Crash Near Čistá, Czech Republic (OK-AVK)

Incident Overview and Flight Details On June 17, 2012, a Cessna F-152 with registration OK-AVK crashed in a field near the village of Čistá in the Rakovník District. The aircraft was operated by Aviatický klub, s.r.o. and was on a two-hour solo navigation flight. The pilot departed from Roudnice nad Labem (LKRO) at 14:12 UTC, heading toward Švihov. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft falling vertically to the ground while rotating around its longitudinal axis. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact, and the pilot died in the wreckage. ## Aircraft and Pilot Information The Cessna F-152 was a two-seat, single-engine, high-wing aircraft manufactured by Reims Aviation S.A. in France. It was powered by a Lycoming O-235-N2C engine. The pilot was a 28-year-old male holding a valid Private Pilot License (PPL(A)) and a Class 1 medical certificate. He had a total of 150 hours and 10 minutes of flight experience since obtaining his license, with 20 hours and 10 minutes logged in 2012. ## Technical Investigation Findings The technical inspection focused on the control system and cockpit controls. The impact deformed all cockpit controls, but no signs of older damage were found. The ailerons and tail surfaces were free to move, and their cable systems were intact. The instrument panel was pushed through the fire wall into the rear of the engine. The carburetor heat control was extended, while the throttle and mixture controls were retracted. The fuel valve was open, and the ignition key was in the 'BOTH' position. The flaps were found fully extended, with the flap mechanism screw fully extended, corresponding to a 30-degree flap setting. The engine was disassembled, and the cylinders showed an oil film with no signs of seizure. The oil system was functional, and an oil sample was sent for laboratory analysis.