Single-engine aircraft accident at Zielona Góra-Przylep Airport

1 fatality • Zielona Góra-Przylep, Poland • Takeoff (climb)

A solo ferry flight ended in a fatal crash during takeoff from a grass runway in Poland, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and the pilot.

What happened

During a scheduled ferry flight from Zielona Góra-Przylep Airport to Nordhorn, Lower Saxony, a single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during the takeoff phase. While operating from a grass runway, the aircraft's nose pitched downward, leading to a high-impact collision with the ground.

The force of the impact was severe enough to detach both engines from the airframe. The structural integrity of the aircraft was completely compromised, and the plane was destroyed upon impact. There were no reports of post-crash fire at the scene.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operated by a single occupant.
  • The pilot was the only person on board and was killed in the accident.
  • The accident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight.
  • The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the downward pitch and subsequent ground impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft pitched down during takeoff from a grass runway, leading to a fatal ground impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-11-24 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Zielona Góra-Przylep, Poland?

A solo ferry flight ended in a fatal crash during takeoff from a grass runway in Poland, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-11-24 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-11-24 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration D-IFBU, operated by Ger-Pol Air Taxi, at Zielona Góra-Przylep, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft pitched down during takeoff from a grass runway, leading to a fatal ground impact.

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