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August 24, 2018 · Cirrus SR22 · LZ-SEV
Balchik, BG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Balchik, BG
Aircraft
Cirrus SR22
Tail Number
LZ-SEV
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN18WA366
On August 24, 2018, at 1608 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22, LZ-SEV, impacted terrain at the Balchik Airfield (LBWB), Balchik, Bulgaria. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Lesnovo Airport (LBLS), Lesnovo, Bulgaria and was destined to LBWB. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Bulgarian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Bulgarian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit 9 "Diakon Ignatii" str. Sofia 1000
Full Narrative
On August 24, 2018, at 1608 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22, LZ-SEV, impacted terrain at the Balchik Airfield (LBWB), Balchik, Bulgaria. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Lesnovo Airport (LBLS), Lesnovo, Bulgaria and was destined to LBWB. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Bulgarian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Bulgarian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit 9 "Diakon Ignatii" str. Sofia 1000
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:08 UTC
Nearest AirportBalchik Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus SR22
Tail NumberLZ-SEV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0