No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Znojmo involving two families (OK-KIM)

Znojmo, Czech RepublicFlight

On August 27, 1982, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration OK-KIM) operated by Slov-Air was involved in an aviation accident near Znojmo, Czech Republic in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot was operating the aircraft without the required license for that specific model. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 crashed in Strachotice, Czech Republic, during a flight attempt toward Austria; all passengers survived the incident.

What happened

During an attempted flight from the vicinity of Znojmo to Austria, an aircraft crashed in the area of Strachotice. The flight was carrying two families at the time of the accident. Despite the impact, there were zero fatalities and no reported injuries among the occupants. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the incident revealed that the individual operating the aircraft was not licensed to fly this specific aircraft type. The exact sequence of events leading to the crash remains undetermined, though the lack of proper certification for the pilot is a primary factor noted in the circumstances surrounding the event.

Probable cause

The pilot was operating the aircraft without the required license for that specific model.