Aircraft crash during training flight at Gdynia-Babie Doły AFB

4 fatalities • Gdynia-Babie Doły AFB, Poland • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a fatal accident at Gdynia-Babie Doły Air Force Base after an aircraft stalled during its final approach.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission at Gdynia-Babie Doły Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of airspeed while on final approach. At the time of the incident, the crew was operating the aircraft with one engine intentionally disabled as part of the training procedure. As the plane approached the runway, it entered a low-speed stall.

In an attempt to recover, the crew initiated a go-around maneuver. However, the aircraft failed to maintain sufficient altitude and struck trees located at the end of the runway, resulting in a crash. The accident resulted in four fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicate that the aircraft stalled at low speed while the crew was managing a single-engine configuration during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during a single-engine approach, leading to an unsuccessful go-around and subsequent impact with trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-03-31 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Gdynia-Babie Doły AFB, Poland?

A training flight ended in a fatal accident at Gdynia-Babie Doły Air Force Base after an aircraft stalled during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-03-31 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-03-31 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration 1007, operated by Polish Navy - Lotnictwa Marynarki Wojenna, at Gdynia-Babie Doły AFB, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during a single-engine approach, leading to an unsuccessful go-around and subsequent impact with trees.

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