Accident Overview
On 27 February 2021 at 13:48 UTC, a Cessna 150L (registration OK-MRK) operated by a legal entity conducted a recreational flight. The aircraft came to rest inverted in a field south of Hostim after a forced landing.
Flight History
The flight originated at Sazená airport (LKSZ), included a touch-and-go landing at Plzeň-Líně airport (LKLN), and was planned to return to Sazená. The pilot performed pre-flight checks including weather, fuel quantity, and aircraft inspection. While flying near point SIERRA (entry to CTR Ruzyně), a gradual loss of engine power occurred. The pilot attempted to increase throttle but was unsuccessful and selected a field for forced landing.
Final Approach and Landing
The aircraft touched down on soft terrain, overturned, and came to rest inverted.
Injuries and Damage
No persons were injured. The aircraft sustained damage in the accident.
Investigation
The Czech Aircraft Accident Investigation Institute (ÚZPLN) investigated the accident. The final report was published in March 2022. The specific cause of the engine power loss was not stated in the available report excerpts.