2 fatalities

Mail Flight Crashes on Approach in Iaşi, Both Pilots Killed (HA-LAR)

Iași, RomaniaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 27, 2005, a Let L-410 (registration HA-LAR) operated by Farnair Europe was involved in an aviation accident near Iași, Romania during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A mail flight from Bucharest-Băneasa to Iaşi crashed on its second landing attempt in poor visibility, killing both pilots and destroying the aircraft.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, a twin-pilot aircraft operating a mail flight for the National Romanian Postal Service crashed while attempting to land at Iaşi. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Flight Details

The flight originated from Bucharest-Băneasa Airport and was destined for Iaşi, carrying a load of 310 kilograms of mail. The crew consisted of two pilots.

Sequence of Events

During the approach to runway 15, the crew encountered poor visibility due to bad weather conditions and initiated a go-around procedure. On the second attempt to land, at an altitude of 2,700 feet, the crew informed air traffic control that they would make a right turn outbound. However, the aircraft entered a left circuit and descended until it crashed in a wooded area located 300 metres west of the airport's control tower.

Aftermath

The aircraft was totally destroyed. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries. The accident occurred in a wooded area near the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jan 2005 Let L-410 accident near Iași, Romania?

A mail flight from Bucharest-Băneasa to Iaşi crashed on its second landing attempt in poor visibility, killing both pilots and destroying the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jan 2005 Let L-410 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jan 2005 involved a Let L-410, registration HA-LAR, operated by Farnair Europe, at Iași, Romania.