Aircraft stall and crash during return to Budapest-Ferihegy Airport

No fatalities • Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction shortly after departure from Budapest, leading to a stall and impact during its attempted emergency landing.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Budapest-Ferihegy Airport, the flight crew identified issues regarding the aircraft's engines. Following this report of mechanical difficulty, the crew was granted authorization to perform an emergency return to the airfield.

During the final approach phase of the landing attempt, the aircraft type experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall. This resulted in the plane impacting the ground several dozen yards before reaching runway 31L. Despite the impact, all individuals on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was engine failure.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine malfunction occurring during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-06-09 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary?

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction shortly after departure from Budapest, leading to a stall and impact during its attempted emergency landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-06-09 Lisunov LI-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-06-09 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration HA-LIM, operated by Malév Hungarian Airlines - Magyar Légiközlekedési Vallalat, at Budapest-Ferihegy, Hungary.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an engine malfunction occurring during the flight.

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