1 fatality

Aircraft Crashes Shortly After Takeoff at Szarvas-Káka Airfield; Pilot Killed (HA-MBM)

Szarvas-Káka, HungaryTakeoff (climb)

On May 30, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration HA-MBM) operated by Air Service Hungary - Repülögépes Szolgálat was involved in an aviation accident near Szarvas-Káka, Hungary during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to prepare the flight properly, did not follow the preflight checklist, and forgot to unlock the ailerons prior to takeoff. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire near Szarvas-Káka Airfield after banking left and nosing down during climb. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed.

Accident Details

After departing from Szarvas-Káka Airfield, a single-engine aircraft climbed to an altitude of 7–10 meters before banking left and pitching nose-down. The aircraft impacted the ground approximately 300 meters from the runway end and subsequently erupted in flames. The pilot, who was the only person on board, died in the accident.

Investigation

A formal investigation was conducted into the circumstances of the crash. The probe examined the pilot's actions prior to the flight, including preflight preparations and checklist adherence.

Probable Cause

Investigators determined that the pilot failed to properly prepare for the flight, did not follow the preflight checklist, and neglected to unlock the ailerons before takeoff.