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May 4, 2012 · Piper PA-28-235 · YL-MED
Tartu, EE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Tartu, EE
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
YL-MED
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA12WA504
On May 4, 2012, about 2055 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-235, Latvian registration YL-MED, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch, during a forced landing at night after a loss of power near Tartu Ulenurme Airport (EETU), Tartu, Estonia. The flight instructor and his two students received minor injuries. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau Harju st. 11 Talinn 15072 Estonia This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Estonia
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On May 4, 2012, about 2055 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-235, Latvian registration YL-MED, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch, during a forced landing at night after a loss of power near Tartu Ulenurme Airport (EETU), Tartu, Estonia. The flight instructor and his two students received minor injuries. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau Harju st. 11 Talinn 15072 Estonia This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Estonia
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:55 UTC
Nearest AirportTartu Ulenurme Airport (3nm)
Runway26
Runway Length5902 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberYL-MED
DamageDestroyed
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter29.55 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC