Reims Aviation Cessna FA152 Aerobat

Alastaro, May 8, 2012

Event Information

DateMay 8, 2012
Event TypeACC
LocationAlastaro
CountryFI
Coordinates60.93333, 22.91667
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN12WA284
Event ID20120509X55614

Aircraft

MakeReims Aviation
ModelCessna FA152 Aerobat
Registration #OH-CKB
OperatorFinnish Aviation Academy
OwnerSuomen Ilmailuopisto Oy
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On May 8, 2012, at 1530 UTC, a Cessna FA152 Aerobat, Finnish registration OH-CKB, owned and operated by the Finnish Aviation Academy, was substantially damaged when while flying above the Alastaro Circuit Motorsport Center, Alastaro, Finland, the airplane entered a spin and impacted terrain. The pilot, the sole person on board the airplane, was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which departed Pori, Finland, at an unknown time.This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Finland. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Safety Investigation Authority, Finland at:

Safety Investigation Authority, Finland
Sornaisten rantatie 33 C
00500 Helsinki,
Finland
Telephone: +358 9 1606 7637
E-mail: [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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