Piper PA-28-235 accident near Parnu, Ee, July 9, 2008
On July 9, 2008 at about 12:19 pm local time, a Piper PA-28-235, registered SEKUY, was substantially damaged in an accident near Parnu. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 9, 2008 · about 12:19 pm local time
- Place
- Parnu, Estonia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-235 · all PA-28-235s on the register
- Registration
- SEKUY · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 9, 2008, at 1219 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-28-235, Swedish registration SE-KUY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU), Parnu, Estonia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The airplane received substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Liepaja, Latvia at an unknown time. According to the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, while the airplane was on approach to the airport, at an altitude of 150 feet, it turned steeply to the right and climbed, before impacting trees. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Estonia. For further information contact: Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Emergency Management Department Harju 11, 15072 Tallinn Estonia Tel: +372 5035511 Fax: +372 6313660 www.mkm.ee This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Estonia.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: EVLA Liepaja
- Destination: EEPU Parnu
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 250° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 5,700 ft; scat at 3,000 ft
- Temperature: 63°F (17°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Altimeter: 29.59 inHg
- Observation at 12:20 pm from EETN
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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