What happened
While conducting routine skydiving operations out of Olsztyn Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure. After completing a successful mission, the crew was in the process of returning to the airfield for landing. As the aircraft was on short final approach, the engine suffered a loss of power.
Due to the lack of propulsion, the aircraft could not maintain its flight path and lost altitude rapidly. The plane struck several trees and crashed within a wooded area located approximately 200 metres before the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. Both members of the crew sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during the final approach phase of flight.