Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft operating a local mosquito spraying mission crashed shortly after departing Fertöszentmiklós Airport. The aircraft, carrying two pilots, was destroyed beyond repair in the accident, but both crew members escaped without injury.
Flight and Sequence of Events
The flight began with a takeoff from runway 16. While in the initial climb with flaps set to 15 degrees, the crew experienced a loss of engine power accompanied by vibrations. During a subsequent left turn, the aircraft lost altitude, struck the ground, and came to rest in a cornfield. The exact time of day and weather conditions were not specified in the official findings.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the crash site. Both pilots were found uninjured and did not require medical attention. The aircraft sustained catastrophic damage and was declared a total loss. The mission was intended to be a local spraying operation against mosquitoes.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was a turn at low altitude and insufficient speed under the circumstances. Several contributing factors were identified: high ambient temperatures, the aircraft's static load at its maximum permissible level, unnecessary engagement of the dust filter, unjustified use of carburetor heating, an increase in propeller angle at the given flight position, and a reduction of engine power by retarding the throttle in that flight position.