Single-engine aircraft accident at Zagreb-Pleco Airport

No fatalities • Zagreb-Pleso, Croatia • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight involving a single-engine airplane ended in an accident following touchdown at Zagreb-Pleco Airport.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission originating from Zagreb and intended to conclude back at the same location via Slavonski Brod, an incident occurred upon the completion of the flight. After the single-engine airplane successfully touched down at Zagreb-Pleco Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The plane subsequently nosed down, resulting in the vessel coming to a complete stop on the airfield.

All three individuals on board were successfully extracted from the wreckage. Among the occupants, one person sustained minor injuries, while the others were unharmed. The impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost directional control immediately following the landing phase.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the uncontrolled descent and nosedown motion after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control and nosed down immediately after touching down on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-12-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Zagreb-Pleso, Croatia?

A training flight involving a single-engine airplane ended in an accident following touchdown at Zagreb-Pleco Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-12-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-12-06 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration 9A-BKA, operated by Croatian Air Force - Hrvatske Zračne Snage, at Zagreb-Pleso, Croatia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control and nosed down immediately after touching down on the runway.

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