Aircraft accident at Opole-Polska Nowa Wies Airport

11 fatalities • Opole, Poland • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb phase while participating in an airshow, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What happened

During an aerial demonstration at the Opole-Polska Nowa Wies Airport, an aircraft carrying a total of 25 people experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff. The flight was operating with three crew members and 22 passengers on board at the time of the incident.

As the aircraft began its ascent following departure, it entered a stall condition. This led to a nose-first impact with the ground, which resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The accident resulted in 11 fatalities and left 14 injuries among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was a loss of control during the initial climb, which occurred because the aircraft was operating in an overloaded state.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff due to being over its maximum weight capacity.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-09-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Opole, Poland?

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb phase while participating in an airshow, resulting in 11 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-09-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-09-16 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration SP-AMK, operated by Aeroklub Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej - APRL, at Opole, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff due to being over its maximum weight capacity.

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