Single-engine aircraft crash near Tartu-Ülenurme Airport

No fatalities • Tartu, Estonia • Takeoff (climb)

A private flight departing from Tartu-Ülenurme Airport crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in serious injuries to all three people on board.

What happened

A private flight departed from Tartu-Ülenurme Airport, bound for Dresden, carrying a total of three people, including the pilot and two passengers. During the initial climb, at an altitude estimated between 300 and 500 meters, the aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent. The plane struck a field situated approximately 500 meters beyond the end of the runway.

Following the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. Emergency responders reached the site and rescued the occupants approximately one hour after the crash. All three individuals on board sustained serious injuries during the accident.

Findings

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the climb phase of the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-11-24 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Tartu, Estonia?

A private flight departing from Tartu-Ülenurme Airport crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in serious injuries to all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-11-24 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-11-24 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration OE-KDM, operated by Josef Mörtl, at Tartu, Estonia.

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