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Single-engine aircraft accident near Mezőkövesd Airport (HA-MBH)

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On March 26, 1986, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration HA-MBH) operated by Air Service Hungary - Repülögépes Szolgálat was involved in an aviation accident near Mezőkövesd, Hungary in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a utility pole while flying at a low altitude during the takeoff phase. 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

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.

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