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June 24, 2018 · Zlin Z242L · B-LUK
Hong Kong, CN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Hong Kong, CN
Aircraft
Zlin Z242L
Tail Number
B-LUK
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18WA202
On June 24, 2018, at 1638 local time, a Zlin Z 242 L airplane, B-LUK, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Ma Shi Chau, Hong Kong, China. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated in accordance with the pertinent regulations of the Government of China. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of China. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of China. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Division, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR Additional information can be obtained from: Mr. Jonathan HO Phone: (852) 2910 6929 Fax: (852) 2326 3654 Email: jwlho@cad.gov.hk
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On June 24, 2018, at 1638 local time, a Zlin Z 242 L airplane, B-LUK, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Ma Shi Chau, Hong Kong, China. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated in accordance with the pertinent regulations of the Government of China. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of China. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of China. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Division, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR Additional information can be obtained from: Mr. Jonathan HO Phone: (852) 2910 6929 Fax: (852) 2326 3654 Email: jwlho@cad.gov.hk
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:38
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZlin Z242L
Tail NumberB-LUK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0