On March 25, 1993, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration HA-ACA) operated by Phoenix 2000 Air Taxi was involved in an aviation accident near Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the emergency landing and subsequent crash is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training flight involving two crew members ended in an emergency landing and subsequent aircraft fire near the control tower at Budapest-Ferihegy Airport.
What happened
During a local training mission operating out of Budapest-Ferihegy Airport, the crew encountered unexpected difficulties that necessitated an emergency landing attempt. While maneuvering near the airfield's control tower, the aircraft lost control and struck the ground. The impact caused the aircraft to catch fire immediately following the crash.
Findings
The incident resulted in two injuries among the crew members.
The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains undetermined.
The crash occurred in close proximity to the airport's air traffic control infrastructure.
Probable cause
The specific cause of the emergency landing and subsequent crash is currently unknown.