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August 25, 2017 · Maule M7 260C · UP-ML003
Zhideli, KZ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Zhideli, KZ
Aircraft
Maule M7 260C
Tail Number
UP-ML003
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA308
On August 25, 2017, about 0450 coordinated universal time, a Maule M7-260C airplane, Kazakhstan registration UP-ML003, impacted terrain during a forced landing near Zhideli, Kazakhstan. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight departed from Borolday, Almaty, and was destined for a private airport in Kazakhstan.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kazakhstan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport and Communications Accident and Incident Investigation Department 32/1, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 010000 Astana Kazakhstan Tel.: (7) 7172-243-692 Fax: (7) 7172-243-692 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Kazakhstan.
Full Narrative
On August 25, 2017, about 0450 coordinated universal time, a Maule M7-260C airplane, Kazakhstan registration UP-ML003, impacted terrain during a forced landing near Zhideli, Kazakhstan. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight departed from Borolday, Almaty, and was destined for a private airport in Kazakhstan.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kazakhstan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport and Communications Accident and Incident Investigation Department 32/1, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 010000 Astana Kazakhstan Tel.: (7) 7172-243-692 Fax: (7) 7172-243-692 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Kazakhstan.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M7 260C
Tail NumberUP-ML003
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Turboprop · 260
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0