Aircraft crash landing near Košice Airport

No fatalities • Košice, Slovakia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after performing a crash landing in a field near Košice Airport, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

What happened

During the final approach phase of its flight to Košice Airport, the aircraft experienced an incident that resulted in a forced landing. The plane struck a field before sliding into a position against a railway embankment.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported from the event. All 23 occupants on board survived the crash without any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained by the aircraft was severe enough that it was declared a total loss and was damaged beyond repair.

Findings

No specific technical failures or environmental factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft departed from its intended flight path during the approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-08-05 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Košice, Slovakia?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after performing a crash landing in a field near Košice Airport, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-08-05 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-08-05 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration OK-WDV, operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie, at Košice, Slovakia.

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