Engine failure and subsequent stall during training flight at Hradec Králové

3 fatalities • Hradec Králové, Czech Republic • Flight

A training flight involving four occupants resulted in a fatal crash near Rusek after an engine malfunction led to an aerodynamic stall.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Hradec Králové Airport, a flight crew consisting of two pilots, a radio operator, and an instructor experienced a mechanical failure. While the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of approximately 2 lack 200 meters, the left engine ceased functioning properly.

In response to the loss of power, the crew attempted to execute an emergency landing at the airfield. During the final right-hand turn intended to align with the runway, the aircraft type experienced a stall. The aircraft subsequently impacted a field situated in Rusek, which lies to the east of the airport.

The accident resulted in three fatalities and one individual, the radio operator, sustained serious injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine. This loss of power was specifically attributed to a malfunction of the spark plugs.

Probable cause

The failure of the left engine due to malfunctioning spark plugs led to an aerodynamic stall during an emergency landing attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-03-18 Aero C-3A accident near Hradec Králové, Czech Republic?

A training flight involving four occupants resulted in a fatal crash near Rusek after an engine malfunction led to an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-03-18 Aero C-3A accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-03-18 involved a Aero C-3A, registration AK-4, operated by Czech Air Force - Ceské Vojenské Letectvo, at Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the left engine due to malfunctioning spark plugs led to an aerodynamic stall during an emergency landing attempt.

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