Emergency landing and crash at Budapest-Ferihegy Airport

No fatalities • Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-03-25 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident near Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary?

A training flight involving two crew members ended in an emergency landing and subsequent aircraft fire near the control tower at Budapest-Ferihegy Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-03-25 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-03-25 involved a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, registration HA-ACA, operated by Phoenix 2000 Air Taxi, at Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the emergency landing and subsequent crash is currently unknown.

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