Accident SZD-50-3 Puchacz OH-759,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 71421
 
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Date:Tuesday 7 June 1988
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic sz50 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
SZD-50-3 Puchacz
Owner/operator:KILY - Kouvolan Seudun Ilmailuyhdistys ry
Registration: OH-759
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Near Utti Airport - EFUT, Valkeala -   Finland
Phase: En route
Nature:Private
Departure airport:EFSE
Destination airport:EFSE
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
The glider entered a spin while thermalling over the airfield. Control wasn't regained and the Puchacz crashed to the ground killing both occupants.

Sources:

Finnish general aviation accident database

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
12-Jan-2010 14:03 slowkid Added
31-Oct-2013 21:47 Alpine Flight Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative]
22-May-2023 05:22 ARu Updated [[Aircraft type, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative]]

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