Ukranian pilot Juice was one of the three people who died in a tragic plane crash in Kourgannoye, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Pilot captain Yevgeny Lolov, aviation instructor Alexander Nesterov and passenger Juice Makoviych were aboard the Lancair 360 aircraft that crashed while on a flight from their home country.
The details behind the reason for the crash are yet to be known. Investigations into the cause of the crash are currently ongoing.
Juice Makoviych, who was a well-known Ukrainian pilot and freestyle flying champion, was highly respected in the aviation community. He was known for his excellent aerobatics and meritorious awards earned in multiple competitions and championships. He had also won the world freestyle skydiving championship twice and was part of the Ukrainian national team in 2004.
In Ukraine, Juice was well-known and loved by many for his passion for freeflying and his special place within the Ukrainian aeronautic community. He was often seen at local airplants, entertaining the townsfolk with his unique stunts. As a result of his famous piloting feats, he was often featured in magazines and newspapers around the world, making him an international star.
Juice leaves behind family, friends, and fans from the entire world of aviation. His immense contributions to the world of freeflying will not be forgotten and his legacy lives on.
The families of Makoviych, Lolov and Nesterov have expressed their sincere condolences and offered words of encouragement to the pilots’ friends and families.
The world of aviation is in mourning for their loss and in remembrance of Juice Makoviych’s remarkable life and career.
