What happened
During the descent toward Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, the aircraft suffered a failure of one of its engines. Due to the loss of power, the crew was unable to sustain a safe flight altitude. In response to the emergency, the captain executed an unplanned landing in a field situated near Łańcut, approximately 14 km southeast of the destination airport.
Following the impact with the ground, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. A fire subsequently broke out, which resulted in the total destruction of the plane. Among the occupants, one fatality was recorded, involving a 69-year-old passenger. Additionally, five injuries were reported, while the remaining 23 individuals on board escaped the wreckage without harm.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the engine failure was that the crew failed to engage the engine deicing systems during the flight.