ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 71503
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| Date: | Thursday 16 August 2001 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | OH-AYU |
| MSN: | AA5A-0099 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Helsinki -
 Finland
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | EFHF |
| EFMA | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft departed Malmi Airport (EFHF) for Maarianhamina (EFMA) but turned back to Malmi shortly after takeoff due to bad weather. While approaching Malmi over water in foggy conditions the aircraft entered a cloud. The pilot lost his orientation and crashed into the water, sustaining fatal injuries.
Sources:
Finnish aviation accident database
http://www.onnettomuustutkinta.fi/11401.htm (in Finnish)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Jan-2010 14:18 | slowkid | Added |
| 11-Jun-2019 09:29 | BEAVERSPOTTER | Updated [Cn] |
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