No fatalities

Training Flight Crash in Open Field Near Prague-Kbely (L-BALD)

Prague-Kbely, Czech RepublicTakeoff (climb)

On June 15, 1923, an Aero A.10 (registration L-BALD) operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie was involved in an aviation accident near Prague-Kbely, Czech Republic during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A military training aircraft crashed into an open field shortly after takeoff from Prague-Kbely. All eight occupants sustained minor injuries while the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local training flight departing from Prague-Kbely. The mission was intended to prepare the crew for participation in the first 'Air Speed Race'. At the time of the accident, the aircraft carried a total of eight people on board: two crew members and six soldiers.

Shortly after takeoff, while the aircraft was still in the climbing phase, it entered an uncontrolled descent. The plane subsequently impacted the ground in an open field. Despite the severity of the impact, all eight occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage. Each person sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft itself was destroyed.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed investigation report regarding the mechanical or human factors that led to the uncontrolled descent. The event is recorded as a crash resulting from loss of control during the initial climb following departure.