What happened
On the day of the accident, a single-engine aircraft departed from Fertöszentmiklós Airport to perform a local mosquito spraying mission. The flight was operated by a crew consisting of two pilots. During the initial climb phase from runway 16, the aircraft was configured with 15° of flaps extended.
While the aircraft was executing a left turn, the engine experienced a significant loss of power accompanied by intense vibrations. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly. The plane subsequently struck the ground and crashed into a nearby cornfield. Although the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, both pilots managed to exit the wreckage without any injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a loss of engine power and mechanical vibration during the climb.
- The incident occurred while the aircraft was in a climbing turn with flaps deployed.