A German citizen flying a light aircraft over the Curonian Spit may have briefly entered Russian airspace, Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (VSAT) said on Wednesday.
Preliminary data suggests that the single-engine SR20 aircraft may have crossed into Russia before quickly returning to Lithuanian airspace on Monday.
After the aircraft landed at Nida Airfield, border guards questioned the pilot. Besides the pilot, a German woman was also aboard the plane.
The pilot said the aircraft had lost its GPS navigation signal during the flight, which may have led to the brief entry into Russian airspace.
The VSAT is considering whether to launch administrative proceedings. The offence carries a fine between 70 and 140 euros.
The service said it is verifying the details of the incident and exchanging information with the Lithuanian Air Force, the Transport Safety Administration, and other bodies.
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