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.
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.
What happened in the 26 Mar 1986 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 26 Mar 1986 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 26 Mar 1986 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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