No fatalities

Serious Incident Involving Tecnam P2008 JC YL-EVA at Ādaži Airfield

LV

On September 1, 2020, an aircraft (registration YL-EVA) was involved in an aviation accident near LV. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau of Latvia (TAIIB).

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On 1 September 2020, a Tecnam P2008 JC (YL-EVA) operated by SIA ERIVA suffered a serious incident at Ādaži airfield when its nose gear support attachment failed during a taxi turn, causing minor damage and no injuries.

Overview and Investigation Authority On 1 September 2020, a serious aviation incident occurred at Ādaži airfield (EVAD) involving a Tecnam P2008 JC, registration YL-EVA, operated by SIA ERIVA. The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau of the Republic of Latvia (TNGIIB) investigated the event. The bureau is functionally independent from Latvian aviation institutions and conducts investigations to improve flight safety and prevent recurrence, in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and EU Regulation 996/2010. The investigation is not intended to assign blame or liability. TNGIIB was notified by airfield personnel and dispatched investigators to the scene. The aircraft was later moved to an Ādaži airfield hangar for preservation and further examination.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 2020 aircraft accident near LV?

On 1 September 2020, a Tecnam P2008 JC (YL-EVA) operated by SIA ERIVA suffered a serious incident at Ādaži airfield when its nose gear support attachment failed during a taxi turn, causing minor damage and no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 2020 aircraft accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 2020 involved an aircraft, registration YL-EVA, at LV.

Investigation report by the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau of Latvia (TAIIB). Original record: https://www.taiib.gov.lv/lv/media/252/download?attachment. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Transporta nelaimes gadijumu un incidentu izmeklesanas birojs (TAIIB), Latvia.