2 fatalities

1989-09-16: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (OY-CEZ) — Private Danish — Roskilde, Denmark

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: The crash was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin shortly after takeoff. 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 engine failure following takeoff led to a fatal crash in Hedeland, resulting in two fatalities and two serious injuries.

What happened

Following departure from Roskilde Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure occurred shortly after the plane had left the runway. As a result of the engine failure, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, leading to a crash in the Hedeland area, situated approximately 4 km northeast of the airport.

The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving the pilot and one passenger. Additionally, two passengers sustained serious injuries during the impact.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring for reasons that remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin shortly after takeoff.