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March 7, 2014 · Zivko Aeronautics EDGE 540T · N149WA

Al Khor, QA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Al Khor, QA
Aircraft
Zivko Aeronautics EDGE 540T (2009)
Tail Number
N149WA
Operator
Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14WA148

On March 17, 2014, about 1725 local time, a Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T, N149WA, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground during an airshow performance at Al Khor Airport (OTBK), Al Khor, Qatar. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The local flight originated from OTBK. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Air Safety Department P.O. Box 3000 Doha, Qatar Email: ASDREPORTS.OPS@caa.gov.qa http://www.caa.gov.qa/ This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Qatar.

Full Narrative

On March 17, 2014, about 1725 local time, a Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T, N149WA, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground during an airshow performance at Al Khor Airport (OTBK), Al Khor, Qatar. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The local flight originated from OTBK. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Air Safety Department P.O. Box 3000 Doha, Qatar Email: ASDREPORTS.OPS@caa.gov.qa http://www.caa.gov.qa/ This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Qatar.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25
Nearest AirportAl Khor Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftZivko Aeronautics EDGE 540T
Tail NumberN149WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 · Reciprocating · 340
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Unknown · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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