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August 14, 2019 · Reims Aviation Cessna F172N · LZ-SPB
Lesnovo, BG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 14, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lesnovo, BG
Aircraft
Reims Aviation Cessna F172N
Tail Number
LZ-SPB
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN19WA272
On August 14, 2018, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Reims Aviation Cessna F172N airplane, Bulgarian registration number LZ-SPB, had a forced landing at the Lesnovo Airport (LBLS), Lesnovo, Bulgaria, following an inflight loss of engine power. The airplane sustained engine damage. The two pilots were uninjured. The local flight originated from LBLS.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., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Full Narrative
On August 14, 2018, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Reims Aviation Cessna F172N airplane, Bulgarian registration number LZ-SPB, had a forced landing at the Lesnovo Airport (LBLS), Lesnovo, Bulgaria, following an inflight loss of engine power. The airplane sustained engine damage. The two pilots were uninjured. The local flight originated from LBLS.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., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time07:50 UTC
Nearest AirportLesnovo Airfield (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftReims Aviation Cessna F172N
Tail NumberLZ-SPB
Aircraft CategoryAir
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0