Fatal aircraft accident near Piotrków Trybunalski Airport

2 fatalities • Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland • Landing (descent or approach)

A skydiving flight crashed in a field near Piotrków Trybunalski, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a series of local skydiving operations conducted from Piotrków Trybunalski Airport, located approximately 45 km southeast of Łódź, a fatal accident occurred. The aircraft had successfully completed the deployment of 20 skydivers before the incident took place.

While the crew was performing a descent phase to return to the airfield, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane entered a near-vertical descent and struck a field. The impact was severe enough to cause the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost stability during the descent portion of the flight.
  • The crash resulted in a near-vertical impact into the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-09-03 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident near Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland?

A skydiving flight crashed in a field near Piotrków Trybunalski, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-09-03 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-09-03 involved a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant, registration SP-HIP, operated by Skyvan Service, at Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.

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