Misbar Pinpoints Israeli Aircraft Crash Site Near Kafr Qara and Traces Flight Path

An Israeli light aircraft crashed in the Wadi Ara area on Friday, killing one of the two people on board and seriously injuring the other.

Israeli media outlets, citing the Israel Fire and Rescue Services, reported that the aircraft was on a training flight carrying an instructor and a trainee. The Israel Civil Aviation Authority launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and its cause.

The crash sparked a fire that spread to the surrounding wooded area. Firefighters brought the blaze under control before it could reach nearby homes. Israeli police subsequently closed Route 65 to traffic and diverted vehicles to alternative roads. The road was reopened after firefighters contained the fire.

By analyzing the footage and comparing geographic landmarks visible in the scenes with satellite imagery, Misbar’s team pinpointed the approximate location of the crash at 32.498961224598105, 35.05944137760275, in the Wadi Ara area near Kafr Qara.

Flightradar24 Data Traces the Aircraft’s Final Flight Path

An analysis of Flightradar24 data for Friday identified a Tecnam P92 Echo Mk.II light aircraft registered in Israel as 4X-HPN, which is believed to be the aircraft that crashed in the Wadi Ara area.

This assessment is based on the aircraft’s last recorded signal being detected over the same area where the crash occurred, as well as the timing of the signal, which closely corresponds with a statement from a spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Services in the Coastal District. The spokesperson said a report was received at 9:13 a.m. local time, or 6:13 a.m. UTC, about an aircraft crash in an open area in Kafr Qara.

Flightradar24 data also showed that the aircraft made two flights on Friday. The first was a completed flight lasting 42 minutes.

Tracking records showed that the aircraft departed at 4:37 a.m. UTC from the central region, near Rishon LeZion and Tel Aviv. It headed north along the coast, passing over Netanya and Hadera before turning east toward the Jezreel Valley. Its last recorded signal was detected near Megiddo and Afula at 5:18 a.m. UTC.

The aircraft’s second flight began at 5:55 a.m. UTC, according to tracking records, with its first signal detected near Megiddo and Afula. It then flew southwest toward Wadi Ara, with the last signal recorded at 6:11 a.m. UTC. The flight lasted approximately 16 minutes based on the available tracking data.

Flightradar24 Data Shows Aircraft Altitude and Speed Changes Before Crash

An analysis of the aircraft’s speed and altitude data during the final minutes of the flight shows a sudden change in its flight profile. After a period of stable flight, during which it reached a maximum altitude of approximately 925 feet and a ground speed of 98 knots, the aircraft began a steep descent at 6:09 a.m. UTC, accompanied by sharp fluctuations in speed.

The final recorded reading, at 6:11:13 a.m. UTC, showed a descent rate of 1,664 feet per minute, an altitude of 150 feet and a ground speed of 67 knots before the tracking data stopped. These readings reflect recorded flight data only and do not establish the cause of the crash.

Tecnam P92 Echo Mk.II: Specifications and Uses

The Tecnam P92 Echo Mk.II is a two-seat, single-engine light aircraft manufactured by Italian company Tecnam. The aircraft features a high-wing design and is designed for ease of handling and stable flight. According to the manufacturer, the model is also used for pilot training.

The aircraft is powered by a Rotax 912 ULS engine rated at 100 horsepower. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 600 kilograms and a useful load of up to 244 kilograms. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 115 knots (213 kilometers per hour) and a maximum range of 700 nautical miles (1,296 kilometers), with a service ceiling of 14,000 feet.

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