Aircraft crash near Tuzla Airport results in 12 fatalities

12 fatalities • Tuzla, Romania • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field shortly after departing Tuzla Airport, resulting in 12 deaths and two survivors.

What happened

During a mission involving the Romanian Navy, a single-engine aircraft departed from Tuzla Airport. Shortly after the takeoff phase, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall, causing it to descend into an open field. Upon impact, the plane caught fire.

The flight was transporting a total of 14 people, consisting of 4 crew members and 10 members of the Romanian Navy who were participating in a paratrooper training mission. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities and left two passengers with injuries. The pilot and one other individual sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

The aircraft entered a stall shortly after takeoff.
The impact with the ground caused the airframe to burst into flames.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-07-05 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tuzla, Romania?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field shortly after departing Tuzla Airport, resulting in 12 deaths and two survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-07-05 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-07-05 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration 53, operated by Romanian Air Force - Fortele Aeriene Române, at Tuzla, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?