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February 27, 2016 · Zlin Z242L · B-LUR
Hong Kong, HK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Hong Kong, HK
Aircraft
Zlin Z242L
Tail Number
B-LUR
Operator
Hong Kong Aviation Club
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR16WA085
On February 27, 2016, approximately 0610 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Zlin Z242L, Hong Kong registration B-LUR, was substantially damaged when it impacted the water under unknown circumstances near the Tolo Harbour, Tai Po, Hong Kong. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was operated by the Hong Kong Aviation Club Ltd, and had departed Shek Kong Airfield (VHSK), Shek Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong, at an unknown time. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Hong Kong. Further information can be obtained from: Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR 1 Tung Fai Road Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong Telephone: (852) 2910 6088; Facsimile: (852) 2362 4250 Email: khso@cad.gov.hk
Full Narrative
On February 27, 2016, approximately 0610 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Zlin Z242L, Hong Kong registration B-LUR, was substantially damaged when it impacted the water under unknown circumstances near the Tolo Harbour, Tai Po, Hong Kong. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was operated by the Hong Kong Aviation Club Ltd, and had departed Shek Kong Airfield (VHSK), Shek Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong, at an unknown time. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Hong Kong. Further information can be obtained from: Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR 1 Tung Fai Road Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong Telephone: (852) 2910 6088; Facsimile: (852) 2362 4250 Email: khso@cad.gov.hk
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZlin Z242L
Tail NumberB-LUR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHong Kong Aviation Club
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0