What happened
During a series of skydiving operations at Częstochowa-Rudniki Airport in Silesia, a twin engine aircraft departed from runway 26C. The flight was carrying one pilot and 11 skydivers at the time of departure. While the aircraft was performing its initial climb at an altitude of approximately 100 metres, the pilot experienced technical difficulties involving the engines.
In response to the mechanical issues, the pilot notified the passengers of the emergency and attempted to perform an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft experienced a significant left roll, reaching an angle of 70°. This movement led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to crash into a nearby wooded area, where the wreckage subsequently caught fire. The debris field was located 4,200 metres beyond the end of the runway.
Findings
The accident resulted in 9 fatalities and 3 serious injuries among the passengers. While three skydivers initially survived the impact with serious injuries, two of those survivors later succumbed to their wounds. The primary factor in the loss of control was the engine failure during the early climb phase.