Incident Pipistrel Virus SW C-FFZR,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 216618
 
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Date:Wednesday 17 October 2018
Time:13:20
Type:Silhouette image of generic PIVI model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Pipistrel Virus SW
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: C-FFZR
MSN: 635 SW100IS
Year of manufacture:2014
Engine model:Bombardier Rotax 912 IS2
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:near Rich Valley, AB -   Canada
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Whitecourt, AB (CYZU)
Destination airport:private field near Rich Valley, AB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
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

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
24-Oct-2018 18:48 harro Added
24-Oct-2018 23:12 Geno Updated [Cn, Source]

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