Z-37 Cmelák - Chrudim, Czech Republic
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N 49° 56.194 E 015° 47.225
33U E 556482 N 5531875
The memorial of Z-37 crash.
Waymark Code: WMT8QG
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/15/2016
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About plane
The Zlin Z-37 Cmelák (Czech: "Bumblebee"), also known as LET Z-37 Cmelák is an agricultural aircraft was manufactured in Czechoslovakia. The aircraft is used mainly as a cropduster.
Design work upon the first purpose-designed agricultural aircraft started in Czechoslovakia in 1961, in a cooperation of two manufacturers: Let Kunovice and Moravan (Zlin brand). The first prototype, designated as XZ-37, first flew on 29 March 1963.
The aircraft was produced from 1965 under a designation Z-37. From 1971, the Z-37A was produced, with a strengthened construction. It was produced until 1975, and then in 1983-1984. 677 were produced, including 27 two-seater Z-37A-2 for crew training.
About crash
CZ
Podle zjištení vyšetrovatelu pilot Josef Paulu precenil své schopnosti, když vedome vlétl do zhoršujících se meteorologických podmínek. Toxikologické vyšetrení navíc odhalilo, že byl pilot v dobe nehody pod vlivem alkoholu.
EN
According to the findings of investigators pilot Josef Paulu overestimated his ability, he deliberately flying into deteriorating weather conditions. Toxicological tests additionally revealed that the pilot was at the time of the accident under the influence of alcohol.
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Date of Crash: 03/09/2013
Aircraft Model: Z-37 Čmelák
Military or Civilian: Civilian
Cause of Crash:
probably overestimate piloting skill, bad weather conditions, alcohol
Tail Number: Not listed
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