Slovak Air Force Aircraft Crash Near Telkibánya, Hungary (5605)

Incident Overview and Route Details A military aircraft operated by the Slovak Air Force (Letectva a Protivzdu Obrany-snej Slovenskej) was returning to Košice after a routine flight from Pristina. The aircraft was transporting personnel associated with the KFOR contingent, including 28 soldiers of the Slovak Army, 7 logisticians, and 8 crew members. ## Crash Circumstances During a nighttime descent toward Košice-Barca Airport, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a snow-covered, wooded area near the village of Telkibánya, Hungary. The wreckage was located approximately 20 kilometers southeast of the threshold of runway 01. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and a subsequent post-crash fire. ## Casualties and Weather Conditions The accident resulted in the deaths of 42 occupants, with one passenger sustaining serious injuries. At the time of the incident, weather conditions were reported as good, with a cloud ceiling at 5,000 feet and visibility of 10 kilometers.