Emergency landing and aircraft fire at Košice Airport

No fatalities • Košice, Slovakia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency shortly after departure from Košice, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Košice Airport, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen technical or operational complication. This situation necessitated an immediate attempt to perform an emergency landing within an open field adjacent to the airfield.

As the aircraft type (not specified in source) descended into the terrain, the impact caused the separation of the undercarriage. Following the crash landing, a significant post-crash fire erupted, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • The incident resulted in two injuries, with both the pilot and copilot sustaining minor wounds.
  • The primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft was the post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.

Probable cause

An unexpected situation during the climb phase forced an emergency descent into a field, where a subsequent fire destroyed the plane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-07-29 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Košice, Slovakia?

An aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency shortly after departure from Košice, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-07-29 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 1950-07-29 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration OK-WAB, operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie, at Košice, Slovakia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unexpected situation during the climb phase forced an emergency descent into a field, where a subsequent fire destroyed the plane.

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