Incident Details
A single-engine aircraft conducting skydiving operations at Clinceni Airport encountered an engine failure shortly after departure. While climbing to an altitude of approximately 200 feet, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, but the aircraft crash-landed in a field located 300 meters beyond the departure end of the runway.
Injuries and Damage
The accident resulted in one skydiver suffering minor injuries. The remaining three occupants on board were uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the engine failure was caused by a connecting rod failure in the second cylinder during the initial climb phase, which led to the engine stopping.
Operational Context
The authorization to operate skydiving flights at Clinceni Airport had been canceled on 21 April 2012, prior to the accident.