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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Czech Republic
Date & Time:
Sep 23, 2000
Registration:
OK-KIR
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G190-12
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Czech Republic.
Crash of a Pilatus PC-12/45 in Brno: 2 killed
Date & Time:
May 26, 1998 at 0615 LT
Registration:
HB-FOJ
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Brno - Altenburg
MSN:
158
YOM:
1996
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
397.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from runway 28 at Brno-Tuřany Airport, the pilot reported on the tower frequency that she needs to land. She received instruction to continue a southern (left-hand) circuit and to report final for runway 28. At this time the first contact was made with the aeroplane by secondary radar at a height of about 520 feet AAL and 560 metres north from runway 28. The pilot did not confirm the instruction, did not turn for the southern (left-hand) circuit, but continued to turn for the northern (right-hand) one. Since she did not confirm repeated approval for the left-hand circuit and continued the right-hand one, she received information from tower that it is possible to continue the northern circuit, clearance to land to runway 28 ans was offered assistance after landing. Without any confirmation. At this time the height was approximately 930 feet AAL and position 2,8 km north from the aerodrome. The aeroplane started gradually to descend and to turn as the pilot probably intended to accomplish approach for runway 28. However it did not happen and the aeroplane hit the ground at 0615,28 approximately 600 metres north from the runway 28 threshold. The aeroplane was flying very low in the last phase of flight according to statements of witnesses. The last height recorded by the secondary radar was approximately 120 feet AAL 13 seconds prior to the impact onto ground. Witnesses described the attitude of the aeroplane prior to strike to ground as very unusual. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The following factors were identified:
- The critical situation was caused by flap asymmetry. It occurred as a result of shear in torsion of the left-hand inner flexible shaft.
- Loss of controllability caused by reduction of airspeed with use of Beta range in the final phase of the flight was the direct cause of the accident.
- Incorrect application of emergency procedures for flap retraction listed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook was the main cause of the accident.
- The critical situation was caused by flap asymmetry. It occurred as a result of shear in torsion of the left-hand inner flexible shaft.
- Loss of controllability caused by reduction of airspeed with use of Beta range in the final phase of the flight was the direct cause of the accident.
- Incorrect application of emergency procedures for flap retraction listed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook was the main cause of the accident.
Final Report:
Crash of a Let L-410UVP-E3 in Brno: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 13, 1998 at 1832 LT
Registration:
YV-928CP
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Gomel – Kunovice
MSN:
87 19 19
YOM:
1987
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was transferred from Gomel to Kunovice for maintenance purposes. On approach to Kunovice, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and decided to divert to Brno-Tuřany Airport where the conditions were poor as well. Two approaches were abandoned. During the third attempt to land, in a gear up/flaps up configuration, the aircraft crashed 3,5 km from the runway threshold and was destroyed upon impact. Both pilots were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced to 50 metres due to thick fog.
Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Jindřichovice pod Smrkem
Date & Time:
Oct 8, 1996
Registration:
UR-70289
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G139-48
YOM:
1972
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was dispatched in the south part of Poland, near the Czech border, to perform a rabies vaccine spraying mission. While cruising at an altitude of 100 metres, weather conditions deteriorated with fog. The crew decided to gain height and increased engine power when the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in hilly terrain. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. After leaving the cabin, the four occupants realized they crashed in the Czech Republic, few hundred metres from the Polish border.
Crash of a Tupolev TU-154M in Velichovská
Date & Time:
Nov 17, 1990 at 1521 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-85664
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Basel - Moscow
MSN:
89A818
YOM:
1989
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Basel Airport on a cargo flight to Moscow, carrying six crew members and a load of cigarettes. While cruising at an altitude of 10,600 meters, the crew declared an emergency after smoke spread in the cabin, and elected to divert to Prague-Ruzyne Airport. As the situation deteriorated on board, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing in an open field located in Velichovská, near Jaroměř. In a flapless configuration, the aircraft landed at a speed of 370-390 km/h in a marshy field, struck a two-meters embankment and crashed in several pieces, bursting into flames. All six crew members escaped with minor injuries.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the fire on board could not be determined with certainty but it is believed that the likely cause could have been an electric stove left on in the side kitchen.
Crash of a Let L-410M in Vodochody
Date & Time:
Sep 13, 1989
Operator:
Registration:
OK-FDC
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
75 04 08
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the twin engine aircraft landed hard and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
