Accident Overview
Shortly after departing from Prague-Ruzyne Airport, an aircraft encountered an engine failure while climbing. The airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field approximately 7 kilometers southwest of the airport. The flight was en route from Prague to Košice with an intermediate stop in Piešťany. Three crew members and eight passengers were killed, and 29 other occupants sustained injuries.
Investigation Findings
Official investigation into the accident determined that the engine failure occurred for an undetermined reason. Additionally, the investigation reported that the crew's coordination and reaction to the emergency situation were inappropriate, which was considered a contributing factor to the loss of control and subsequent crash.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for an undetermined reason, with inappropriate crew coordination and reaction to the emergency situation cited as a contributing factor.