Incident Details
The pilot, who was the sole occupant, departed Příbram Airport in the early afternoon on a private flight to Moravská Třebová. Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, while cruising in good weather conditions, the pilot encountered engine problems and decided to divert to Benešov Airfield.
Emergency Landing
Shortly after the diversion, cooling liquid leaked from the engine into the cabin and onto the windshield, reducing the pilot's visibility. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing in a cornfield. Upon touchdown, the aircraft crashed and came to rest upside down, with its right wing torn off. There was no fire. The pilot sustained injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the cause of the accident was a coolant leak from the space of cylinder number 5. The leaked coolant penetrated into the cabin, where it splashed onto the windshield, making it impossible for the pilot to see ahead. This forced the pilot to perform an emergency landing.