OY-CEZ

Shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in Hedeland, about 4 km northeast of the airfield. The pilot and one passenger were killed while two other passengers were seriously injured.

Flight / Schedule

OY-CEZ

Registration

OY-CEZ

MSN

46-22030

Year of Manufacture

1989

Operator

Private Danish

Date

September 16, 1989 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Roskilde Sjælland

Region

Europe • Denmark

Coordinates

55.6925°, 12.1030°

Crash Cause

Technical failure

Narrative Report

On September 16, 1989 at 12:00 AM, OY-CEZ experienced a crash involving Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), operated by Private Danish, with the event recorded near Roskilde Sjælland.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in Hedeland, about 4 km northeast of the airfield. The pilot and one passenger were killed while two other passengers were seriously injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration OY-CEZ, MSN 46-22030, year of manufacture 1989.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 55.6925°, 12.1030°.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

1

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in Hedeland, about 4 km northeast of the airfield. The pilot and one passenger were killed while two other passengers were seriously injured.

Cause: Technical failure

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

3

Estimated Survivors

2

Fatality Rate

50.0%

Known people on board: 4

Operational Details

Operator

Private Danish

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • Denmark

Aircraft Details

Registration

OY-CEZ

MSN

46-22030

Year of Manufacture

1989