What happened
During a local sightseeing excursion over the city of Budapest, an aircraft was performing its descent toward Ferihegy Airport. During this phase of flight, the plane struck a building, which led to the immediate destruction of the airframe due to the force of the impact and a subsequent fire. The accident resulted in the deaths of 27 occupants on board the aircraft and 3 people located on the ground.
Findings
An investigation into the crash concluded that the accident was the result of crew carelessness. According to the official commission, the pilots were accompanied by two passengers who were friends of the crew throughout the duration of the flight. The investigation revealed that the pilots engaged in several unauthorized maneuvers during the flight. During one particularly aggressive turn, the crew lost control of the aircraft, leading to the fatal impact.