Single-engine aircraft accident near Mezőkövesd Airport

1 fatality • Mezőkövesd, Hungary • Flight

A single-engine airplane crashed in a wooded area near Mezőnyárád following a collision with a utility pole during the initial climb.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Mezőkövesd Airport. Shortly after takeoff, while operating at a low altitude, the single-engine airplane collided with a utility pole. The impact caused the aircraft to crash into a forested region situated in Mezőnyárád, which is approximately 4 km northeast of the departure airfield.

Findings

  • The flight was in the initial climb phase following takeoff.
  • The aircraft struck an overhead utility pole during low-altitude flight.
  • There was one fatality involving the pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a utility pole while flying at a low altitude during the takeoff phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-03-26 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Mezőkövesd, Hungary?

A single-engine airplane crashed in a wooded area near Mezőnyárád following a collision with a utility pole during the initial climb.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-03-26 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-03-26 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration HA-MBH, operated by Air Service Hungary - Repülögépes Szolgálat, at Mezőkövesd, Hungary.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a utility pole while flying at a low altitude during the takeoff phase.

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