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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Przełęcz Koscierska

Date & Time: Sep 12, 2005
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
1464
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G114-64
YOM:
1970
Location:
Przełęcz Koscierska
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft suffered an engine failure and crashed in a wooded area located near Przełęcz Koscierska, about 55 km southwest of Krakow. All 11 occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Ekimchan: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 2005 at 1255 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RF-00901
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Ekimchan - Udskoye - Chumikan
MSN:
1G171-22
YOM:
1976
Location:
Ekimchan
Amur oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Ekimchan on a flight to Chumikan with an intermediate stop in Udskoye, carrying two pilots, one passenger and a load of food. Eight minutes after takeoff, while flying in poor weather conditions, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Bryus (1,767 metres high) located in the Selemja Mountain Range, some 19 km east of Ekimchan. The wreckage was found 12 days later, at an altitude of 1,560 metres. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to continue the flight under VFR mode in IMC conditions. It is possible that the crew lost his sense of orientation shortly after takeoff.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Zielona Góra

Date & Time: Sep 2, 2005
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-ANA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Zielona Góra - Zielona Góra
MSN:
1G29-21
YOM:
1963
Location:
Zielona Góra-Przylep
Lubusz Voivodeship (Lubuskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a local survey flight (forest fire) in the region of Zielona Góra. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Kolyadynets: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 2005 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Bosfor
Registration:
UR-84559
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G189-26
YOM:
1980
Location:
Kolyadynets
Sumy Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a crop spraying mission with a load of herbicides on board. While flying at low height, the aircraft stalled and crashed in an open field. Both occupants were killed. Engine failure is suspected.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Verkhnyaya Khava

Date & Time: Apr 25, 2005 at 1235 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RA-40490
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Verkhnyaya Khava - Verkhnyaya Khava
MSN:
1G225-07
YOM:
1987
Location:
Verkhnyaya Khava
Voronezh oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew elected to takeoff from a terrain located about 4 km north of Verkhnyaya Khava with a tailwind component and crosswinds. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft became uncontrollable and veered to the right, causing the right main gear to be torn off after it rolled in soft ground. Out of control, the aircraft came to rest upside down. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The decision of the crew to take off with an excessive tailwind component and crosswinds without sufficient correction during the takeoff procedure.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Sennoi-Baranovka

Date & Time: Apr 24, 2005 at 1740 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Sennoi-Baranovka
Saratov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a crop spraying flight in the Sennoi area. During the takeoff roll, the left wheel separated. The aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left and collided with a parked truck, bursting into flames. Both pilots were injured, the captain seriously. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Sakhanka

Date & Time: Mar 25, 2005 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
MMK im. Ilyicha
Registration:
UR-17998
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G210-22
YOM:
1984
Location:
Sakhanka
Donetsk Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a crop spraying mission in Sakhanka when, at low altitude, the engine failed. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted a fence and eventually collided with trees. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP near La Paragua: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 8, 2005 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
YV-280C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Canaima – La Paragua
MSN:
1G214-09
YOM:
1985
Location:
La Paragua
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching La Paragua on a positioning flight from Canaima, the single engine aircraft crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain located 13 km from the destination. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Tura: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 2005 at 1720 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Tura Air Enterprise - Turinskoe Aviapredpriatie
Registration:
RA-62597
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Vanavara - Tura
MSN:
1G177-44
YOM:
1978
Flight number:
TUR9368
Location:
Tura
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Vanavara, the crew started the descent by night to Tura Airport. Weather conditions were marginal with a visibility of 3,500 metres and light snow. After being cleared to land, the crew continued the approach. At a speed of 160 km/h, the crew initiated a right turn. In a 10° nose down and a right bank of 40°, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a snow covered forest located 9,6 km southeast of the airport. The wreckage was found a day later near the Bazhenov River and all nine occupants were killed, among them the regional director of the Department of Transport and the vice-governor of the Evenkiya region.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain following a wrong altimeter setting. The lack of visibility was a contributing factor.
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