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Cessna F172N Accident at Sinj Aerodrome (9A-DMA)

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On July 30, 2023, an aircraft (registration 9A-DMA) was involved in an aviation accident near HR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure resulting in a loss of power and an inability to climb or maintain altitude. This summary draws on records from the Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency of Croatia (AIN).

Sourcesthe Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency of Croatia (AIN)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna F172N (9A-DMA) made an emergency landing near Sinj Aerodrome on July 30, 2023, due to engine failure. Both occupants were injured, and the aircraft sustained significant damage.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response On July 30, 2023, at approximately 17:30 local time, a Cessna F172N aircraft, registration 9A-DMA, experienced an accident near Sinj Aerodrome. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a loss of engine power. The Croatian Agency for the Investigation of Accidents in Air, Maritime and Rail Transport (AIN) was notified immediately by the Split-Dalmatia Police Directorate, the Civil Protection Operations Center, and the Aeroklub Split. Investigators conducted a site inspection and opened a formal investigation into the event.

Probable cause

Engine failure resulting in a loss of power and an inability to climb or maintain altitude.
Engine failure

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