ZLIN Z242L

Hong Kong, February 27, 2016

Event Information

DateFebruary 27, 2016
Event TypeACC
LocationHong Kong
CountryHK
Coordinates22.47333, 114.28667
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberWPR16WA085
Event ID20160321X30358

Aircraft

MakeZLIN
ModelZ242L
Registration #B-LUR
OperatorHong Kong Aviation Club Ltd
OwnerHong Kong Aviation Club Ltd
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherUnk

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On February 27, 2016, approximately 0610 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Zlin Z242L, Hong Kong registration B-LUR, was substantially damaged when it impacted the water under unknown circumstances near the Tolo Harbour, Tai Po, Hong Kong. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was operated by the Hong Kong Aviation Club Ltd, and had departed Shek Kong Airfield (VHSK), Shek Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong, at an unknown time.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Hong Kong. Further information can be obtained from:

Accident Investigation Division
Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR
1 Tung Fai Road
Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 2910 6088; Facsimile: (852) 2362 4250
Email: [email protected]

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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