Single-engine aircraft crash during takeoff at Namur-Temploux Airfield

1 fatality • Namur, Belgium • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff during a skydiving flight, resulting in one fatality and ten injuries.

What happened

During a local skydiving operation at Namur-Temploux Airfield, a single-engine airplane experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during its initial climb. The aircraft was transporting a pilot and ten skydivers at the time of the incident. Shortly after departing the runway, the left wing of the aircraft entered a stall, causing the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground near the end of the airfield's runway.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight.
  • The primary factor in the crash was a left wing stall.
  • The impact resulted in one fatality and ten injuries, with several passengers sustaining serious harm.
  • The aircraft was completely destroyed during the collision with the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a wing stall during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-06-09 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Namur, Belgium?

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff during a skydiving flight, resulting in one fatality and ten injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-06-09 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-06-09 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration OO-NAP, operated by Namur Air Promotion, at Namur, Belgium.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a wing stall during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff.

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