What happened
During a series of skydiving operations at Clinceni Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a mechanical failure shortly after departing the runway. While the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of approximately 200 feet, the engine ceased functioning. In response to the loss of power, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to reach the ground safely.
The aircraft subsequently impacted a field situated roughly 300 meters beyond the end of the runway. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Among the occupants of the plane, one person sustained minor injuries, while the remaining three passengers were not harmed during the incident.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring during the initial climb phase of the flight.