Emergency landing of aircraft near Polná due to icing

No fatalities • Polná, Czech Republic • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Budapest to Prague performed an emergency landing in a snow-covered field near Polná after encountering severe icing conditions.

What happened

While operating a flight from Budapest to Prague, the crew encountered adverse weather conditions involving significant icing. As the aircraft experienced operational difficulties due to these environmental factors, the captain initiated a descent to a lower altitude. The pilot subsequently attempted an emergency landing in a field located near Polná.

Upon touchdown in the snow-covered terrain, the aircraft type (unspecified) suffered a failure of its undercarriage. The impact caused the plane to slide for several dozen yards before coming to a complete stop, resulting in structural damage where both wings became bent.

Findings

All 33 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage following the incident. While most individuals escaped without major harm, one passenger sustained serious injuries during the event.

Probable cause

The encounter with icing conditions necessitated an emergency descent and landing in unsuitable terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-12-23 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Polná, Czech Republic?

An aircraft traveling from Budapest to Prague performed an emergency landing in a snow-covered field near Polná after encountering severe icing conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-12-23 Lisunov LI-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-12-23 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration HA-LIF, operated by Malév Hungarian Airlines - Magyar Légiközlekedési Vallalat, at Polná, Czech Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The encounter with icing conditions necessitated an emergency descent and landing in unsuitable terrain.

Loading the flight search…