CESSNA 172RG near Balchik — 2017-08-21
- Date
- 2017-08-21
- Location
- Balchik, BG
- Airport
- LBWB
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172RG
- Registration
- LZ-SPD
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On August 21, 2017, at 1150 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172RG, Bulgarian registration LZ-SPD, operated by Aviootryad Varna Ltd, collided with the runway during a gear-up landing at the Balchik Airfield (LBWB), Balchik, Bulgaria. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane received minor damage. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Bulgarian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Bulgarian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit 9 "Diakon Ignatii" str. Sofia 1000
NTSB coding
- Landing gear not configured · Landing-flare/touchdown
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