Accident to the aircraft JAK-52, registration LY-AMA

2018-06-23
A-18/07
S. Darius and S. Girėnas aerodrome, Kaunas, Lithuania

On 23 June 2018, during an emergency landing, the altitude and speed of the aircraft JAK-52, registration LY-AMA, were too high, and the aircraft touched down in the middle of the runway. The aircraft bounced several times and, as the runway ended, was turned to the right side. The aircraft then struck the ground with its right wing, overturned, and struck the ground again with its left wing and engine. The aircraft then turned around and came to a stop. During the accident, the pilot was seriously injured, while the passenger was unharmed. The aircraft was destroyed.

Status of safety investigation:
2018-08-09 Decision made not to conduct a safety investigation