Cessna 182 A Accident at Zábřeh Airport

Incident Overview and Investigation Authority On July 3, 2021, at 12:14 local time (10:14 UTC), a Cessna 182 A aircraft with the registration HA-SKG was involved in an accident at Zábřeh Airport. The aircraft was operated by AVIA – Rent LTD Hungary. The incident was reported to the Institute for Expert Investigation of Causes of Aircraft Accidents (ÚZPLN) by the Rescue Coordination Center. The investigation was conducted in accordance with European Union Regulation No. 996/2010, Czech Act No. 49/1997 on Civil Aviation, and Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The primary objective of the investigation was the prevention of future accidents and incidents, without the determination of fault or liability. ## Aircraft and Operational Context The aircraft was a Cessna 182 A manufactured by Cessna Textron Aircraft Company in the United States. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was taking off from Zábřeh Airport to conduct tandem jumps. According to the preliminary information, the accident occurred during the climb phase at an altitude of approximately 20 meters. The source document indicates that the aircraft was not equipped with a flight data recorder. ## Investigation Scope and Findings The final report, issued in January 2022, includes a comprehensive review of factual information, including the pilot's statements, witness accounts, and video recordings from the airport operator and a tandem pilot. The investigation also examined meteorological conditions, including a METAR report from Ostrava/Mošnov Airport, and the operational status of the airport. The report details the injuries sustained by persons on board, the damage to the aircraft, and other related losses. The findings and conclusions in the report are intended solely for safety recommendations and cannot be used for the determination of fault or liability in legal or insurance proceedings.