Aircraft crash near Budapest resulting in nine fatalities

9 fatalities • Hármashatárhegy, Hungary • Flight

A single-engine aircraft operated by Air Service Hungary crashed into a mountain slope in Hármashatárhegy, killing all nine people on board.

What happened

On a flight conducted for the Hungarian Aerobatic Club, an Air Service Hungary (Repülögépes Szolgalat Allami Vallat) aircraft was performing a special mission from Budaörs to Dunakeszi. The flight was transporting seven passengers along with two pilots.

During the transit, the aircraft encountered weather conditions characterized by limited visibility. While navigating near the northern suburbs of Budapest, the single engine airplane collided with the terrain at Hármashatárhegy. The impact caused the airframe to break apart, resulting in nine fatalities and no survivors.

Findings

Investigations into the crash concluded that the primary reason for the accident was an incorrect altimeter setting, which led to the aircraft striking the mountain slope.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the crew using an incorrect altimeter setting during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-05-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Hármashatárhegy, Hungary?

A single-engine aircraft operated by Air Service Hungary crashed into a mountain slope in Hármashatárhegy, killing all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-05-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-05-11 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration HA-ANL, operated by Air Service Hungary - Repülögépes Szolgálat, at Hármashatárhegy, Hungary.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the crew using an incorrect altimeter setting during flight.

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