Engine failure during agricultural mission in Jászjákóhalma

No fatalities • Jászjákóhalma, Hungary • Flight

An agricultural aircraft experienced an engine failure during a spraying operation in Jászjákóhalma, leading to a crash into trees.

What happened

During an aerial spraying operation in Jászjákóhalma, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine failure while in flight. Following the mechanical failure, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing to reach the ground safely. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a group of trees, which resulted in a crash.

Findings

  • The incident occurred during the mission phase of a spraying flight.
  • The primary cause of the accident was an engine failure during flight.
  • The impact with trees led to two injuries among the crew members involved in the operation.

Probable cause

The engine failed during a spraying mission, causing the aircraft to strike trees during an attempted emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-03-14 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Jászjákóhalma, Hungary?

An agricultural aircraft experienced an engine failure during a spraying operation in Jászjákóhalma, leading to a crash into trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-03-14 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-03-14 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration HA-MER, operated by Air Service Hungary - Repülögépes Szolgálat, at Jászjákóhalma, Hungary.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during a spraying mission, causing the aircraft to strike trees during an attempted emergency landing.

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