Aircraft crash during approach at Warsaw-Okecie Airport

No fatalities • Warsaw-Okęcie-Frederic Chopin, Poland • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed approximately 100 meters before the runway threshold during its final approach to Warsaw-Okecie Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Warsaw-Okecie Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The descent continued until the plane impacted the ground roughly 100 meters short of the runway threshold.

Despite the impact, all 15 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury. While there were no casualties, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

The investigation into the incident focused on the period leading up to the impact, specifically noting that the aircraft lost necessary height while maneuvering for landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of altitude during its final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1963-12-16 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Warsaw-Okęcie-Frederic Chopin, Poland?

An aircraft crashed approximately 100 meters before the runway threshold during its final approach to Warsaw-Okecie Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1963-12-16 Lisunov LI-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1963-12-16 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration SP-LBG, operated by LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze, at Warsaw-Okęcie-Frederic Chopin, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of altitude during its final approach to the runway.

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