33 fatalities

1962-12-19: Vickers Viscount (SP-LVB) — LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze — Warsaw-Okęcie-Frederic Chopin, Poland

Warsaw-Okęcie-Frederic Chopin, PolandLanding (descent or approach)

On December 19, 1962, a Vickers Viscount (registration SP-LVB) operated by LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze was involved in an aviation accident near Warsaw-Okęcie-Frederic Chopin, Poland during landing or approach. 33 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was attributed to a loss of speed and stalling of the aircraft. The reason for the loss of speed was not determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781244264Data APIEditorial standards

On approach to Warsaw-Okecie Airport from Berlin-Schönefeld, a four-engine aircraft stalled at 60-70 meters altitude and crashed in a snow-covered field short of runway 33, killing all 33 occupants.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft was on final approach to Warsaw-Okecie Airport after an uneventful flight from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. The crew had received permission to land. Forty-six seconds later, while at an altitude of 60 to 70 meters, the four-engine aircraft stalled and crashed into a snow-covered field. The impact site was located 1,335 meters short of runway 33 threshold.

Aftermath

The aircraft was totally destroyed in the accident. All 33 occupants on board were killed.

Investigation

According to official findings, the accident was attributed to a loss of speed and stalling of the aircraft. The reason for the loss of speed was not determined.

Probable cause

The accident was attributed to a loss of speed and stalling of the aircraft. The reason for the loss of speed was not determined.