No fatalities

Engine failure leads to crash during agricultural mission in Jászjákóhalma (HA-MER)

Jászjákóhalma, HungaryFlight

On March 14, 1990, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration HA-MER) operated by Air Service Hungary - Repülögépes Szolgálat was involved in an aviation accident near Jászjákóhalma, Hungary in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin during a spraying mission. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft engaged in spraying operations crashed into trees following an engine malfunction near Jászjákóhalma.

What happened

During a scheduled agricultural spraying operation in the vicinity of Jászjákóhalma, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. While the crew was performing their mission, the engine ceased functioning mid-flight, necessitating an immediate attempt at an emergency descent.

In the process of attempting to land the aircraft safely, the plane struck several trees before coming to a rest on the ground. The impact resulted in a crash that left two occupants with injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident focused on the mechanical state of the propulsion system at the time of the incident. The primary factor identified was an engine failure occurring during the flight phase, though the specific underlying reason for the loss of power remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin during a spraying mission.