Aircraft accident near Trbovlje during ferry flight

1 fatality • Trbovlje, Slovenia • Flight

A flight transferring an aircraft for maintenance crashed into a mountainside near Trbovlje, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

On the date of the accident, a flight was underway from Šentvid pri Stični to Maribor. The purpose of the mission was to relocate the aircraft to Hungary to undergo scheduled maintenance. During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered heavy fog, which significantly reduced visibility for the crew.

While navigating through these low-visibility conditions, the aircraft collided with the slope of a mountain situated in the vicinity of Trbovlje. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Among the crew members, one person was killed and the other sustained serious injuries.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor visibility caused by fog at the time of the impact.
  • The accident occurred during the cruise phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while flying through heavy fog during a ferry flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-01-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Trbovlje, Slovenia?

A flight transferring an aircraft for maintenance crashed into a mountainside near Trbovlje, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-01-11 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 2008-01-11 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration HA-MKK, operated by Letalska Šola Šolt, at Trbovlje, Slovenia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while flying through heavy fog during a ferry flight.

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