No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash near Oradea Airport (YR-PMG)

Oradea, RomaniaTakeoff (climb)

On November 14, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration YR-PMG) operated by Aviatia Utilitara was involved in an aviation accident near Oradea, Romania during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Sânmartin shortly after departing from Oradea Airport, leaving the status of the occupant uncertain.

What happened

Following its departure from Oradea Airport, a single-engine aircraft went down in a field situated in Sânmartin. The crash occurred approximately 5 km southeast of the airfield during the initial stages of flight. At this time, the specific conditions surrounding the descent into the field remain undetermined.

Findings

  • The incident took place shortly after the aircraft left the runway.
  • The wreckage was located in a rural area near Sânmartin.
  • The circumstances of the crash are currently unknown.
  • Information regarding the status or survival of the occupant has not yet been confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Nov 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Oradea, Romania?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Sânmartin shortly after departing from Oradea Airport, leaving the status of the occupant uncertain.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Nov 1989 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration YR-PMG, operated by Aviatia Utilitara, at Oradea, Romania.