2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Hedeland Following Engine Failure at Roskilde Airport (OY-CEZ)

Roskilde, DenmarkTakeoff (climb)

On September 16, 1989, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration OY-CEZ) operated by Private Danish was involved in an aviation accident near Roskilde, Denmark during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed in Hedeland, Denmark, shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport due to an engine failure. The pilot and one passenger were killed, while two others were seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after taking off from Roskilde Airport. Following the mechanical issue, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed in Hedeland, located approximately 4 kilometers northeast of the airfield. The incident resulted in significant casualties, with the pilot and one passenger losing their lives. Additionally, two other passengers sustained serious injuries in the crash. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material.

Probable cause

Engine failure for unknown reasons

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Sept 1989 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Roskilde, Denmark?

An aircraft crashed in Hedeland, Denmark, shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport due to an engine failure. The pilot and one passenger were killed, while two others were seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Sept 1989 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Sept 1989 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration OY-CEZ, operated by Private Danish, at Roskilde, Denmark.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons