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August 30, 2015 · Pitts S2 B · D-EZZT
Friesach, AT
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Friesach, AT
Aircraft
Pitts S2 B
Tail Number
D-EZZT
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN15WA448
On August 30, 2015, about 1242 UTC, a Pitts S2B airplane, D-EZZT, (s/n 5327), impacted terrain while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Friesach, Austria. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority.
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On August 30, 2015, about 1242 UTC, a Pitts S2B airplane, D-EZZT, (s/n 5327), impacted terrain while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Friesach, Austria. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:42 UTC
Nearest AirportHIRT (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S2 B
Tail NumberD-EZZT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0