Aircraft nose-over incident at Trollhättan-Målöga Airport

No fatalities • Trollhättan, Sweden • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a nose-over during landing at Trollhättan-Målöga Airport, resulting in the plane resting upside down with no injuries reported.

What happened

During the landing phase at Trollhättan-Målöga Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of pitch control that caused the nose to strike the ground. This maneuver resulted in the aircraft nosed over and coming to a complete stop in an inverted position.

Despite the impact, there were no injuries reported among the zero fatalities or the occupants on board. Both individuals present in the cockpit were able to exit the aircraft safely following the event. The incident resulted in structural damage to the airframe, though records indicate that the aircraft was subsequently repaired for future use.

Findings

  • The aircraft ended its movement in an upside-down position.
  • The primary event was a nose-over during landing.
  • No injuries were sustained by the crew or occupants.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a nose-over accident during the landing sequence at the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-08-26 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Trollhättan, Sweden?

An aircraft experienced a nose-over during landing at Trollhättan-Målöga Airport, resulting in the plane resting upside down with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-08-26 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-08-26 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration LY-KAE, operated by Svedijos Prekes, at Trollhättan, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a nose-over accident during the landing sequence at the airport.

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