ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 216618
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| Date: | 17-OCT-2018 |
| Time: | 13:20 |
| Type: |  Pipistrel Virus SW |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-FFZR |
| C/n / msn: | 635 SW100IS |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | near Rich Valley, AB -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Whitecourt, AB (CYZU) |
| private field near Rich Valley, AB |
A privately registered Pipistrel VIRUS SW, was on a flight from Whitecourt, AB (CYZU) to an unprepared private field near Rich Valley, AB. During landing, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted sustaining substantial damage. There was no post impact fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was uninjured.
Sources:
TSB
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/ADet.aspx?id=526389&rfr=RchSimp.aspx
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8790875
Images:
Photo of C-FFZR courtesy AirHistory.net
Victoria - International (CYYJ / YYJ)
21 May 2018; (c) Tim Martin
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2018 18:48 | harro | Added |
| 24-Oct-2018 23:12 | Geno | Updated [Cn, Source] |
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