PZL-Mielec AN-2

Tura Air Enterprise - Turinskoe Aviapredpriatie

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RA-62597

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Vanavara - Tura

MSN:

1G177-44

YOM:

1978

Flight number:

TUR9368

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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.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2Sx in Yaroslavy

Date & Time: Jul 9, 2004

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RA-02230

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

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Yaroslavy - Yaroslavy

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1G235-01

YOM:

1989

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The crew already completed 15 spraying sorties successfully that day. After being refilled with a load of 1,200 kg of chemicals for the next mission, the crew started the takeoff procedure with flaps down to 20° from the middle of the runway which is 850 metres long. At a speed of about 90-100 km/h, the crew started the rotation but the aircraft failed to respond. It overran, struck an embankment located 572 metres past the runway end and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the engine lost power during the takeoff procedure because the fuel filter was blocked by fertilizers that probably fell in the fuel during servicing prior to departure. The decision of the crew to start the takeoff procedure from the middle of the runway was considered as a contributing factor as the distance available was insufficient for a rejected takeoff.

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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Genichesk

Date & Time: Jun 3, 2004

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Operator:

Atlant

Registration:

UR-07194

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

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Plain, Valley

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Genichesk - Genichesk

MSN:

1G146-23

YOM:

1973

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The crew was performing a crop spraying flight in the region of Genichesk, on the shore of the Azov Sea. In flight, the engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in an open field. While both occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Bozoy: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 2004 at 1040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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AraiAvia

Registration:

UN-70276

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Takeoff (climb)

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Kyzylorda – Bozoy – Vozrozhdeniya Island

MSN:

1G139-35

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1972

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The single engine aircraft departed Kyzylorda on a charter flight to the island of Vozrozhdeniya with an intermediate stop in Bozoy, carrying 10 doctors and two pilots. They were taking part to a plague control program. After takeoff from Bozoy, while climbing to a height of about 50 metres, the aircraft stalled and crashed in an open field. All 12 occupants were rescued, among them three passengers were seriously injured. Few hours later, one of them died from his injuries.

Probable cause:

Stall and loss of control after the cargo shifted during initial climb. It was determined that the cargo was not properly secured in the cabin and moved to the rear during initial climb. The distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect recovery. It was also reported that the aircraft has been refueled with AI-96 motor gasoline instead of aviation fuel.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Pavlovsk: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 24, 2004 at 2125 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

V. G. Plyonkin

Registration:

RA-33596

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Spraying (Agricultural)

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Pavlovsk - Pavlovsk

MSN:

1G230-38

YOM:

1988

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The single engine aircraft was dispatched in Pavlovsk with one technician and two pilots for a local crop spraying mission. While on a night approach to Pavlovsk Airfield, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low. On final, both lower wings collided with trees (10 metres high). The aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 45° then crashed 390 metres short of runway, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew departed Pavlovsk without prior permission so the flight was considered as illegal. The approach was completed by night to an airport that was not suitable for night operations as it was not equipped with approach and/or runway lights.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T near La Paragua

Date & Time: Oct 13, 2003

Type of aircraft:

Aéreo Transporte La Montaña

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YV-901C

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La Paragua – Urimán

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1G238-27

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1991

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Few minutes after takeoff from La Paragua, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot escaped uninjured.

Probable cause:

Engine problems of unknown origin.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Urimán: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 2003 at 1600 LT

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YV-1128C

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ferry

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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1G238-12

YOM:

1990

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Shortly after takeoff from Urimán Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in the Caroni River. The captain was killed and the copilot was injured. The aircraft was destroyed. Possible engine failure.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP near Amakinskaya

Date & Time: Oct 9, 2003

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