Zlin Z242L accident near Hong Kong, Cn, June 24, 2018
On June 24, 2018 at about 4:38 pm local time, a Zlin Z242L, registered BLUK, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Hong Kong. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 24, 2018 · about 4:38 pm local time
- Place
- Hong Kong, China · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Zlin Z242L
- Registration
- BLUK · no longer on the register · serial 820
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 24, 2018, at 1638 local time, a Zlin Z 242 L airplane, B-LUK, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Ma Shi Chau, Hong Kong, China. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated in accordance with the pertinent regulations of the Government of China. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of China. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of China. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Division, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR Additional information can be obtained from: Mr. Jonathan HO Phone: (852) 2910 6929 Fax: (852) 2326 3654 Email: jwlho@cad.gov.hk
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
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Hong Kong
- Destination: Hong Kong
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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