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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

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Atlant

Registration:

UR-07194

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

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:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

AraiAvia

Registration:

UN-70276

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Kyzylorda – Bozoy – Vozrozhdeniya Island

MSN:

1G139-35

YOM:

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:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

V. G. Plyonkin

Registration:

RA-33596

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

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:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Aéreo Transporte La Montaña

Registration:

YV-901C

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La Paragua – Urimán

MSN:

1G238-27

YOM:

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

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

YV-1128C

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

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

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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RA-01440

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Olenek - Amakinskaya

MSN:

1G231-20

YOM:

1988

Location:

Amakinskaya (Aykal)

Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

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The single engine airplane departed Olenek on a cargo flight to Amakinskaya (Aykal) with two pilots on board and a load consisting of five fuel drums for a total weight of 900 kilos. While cruising at an altitude of 1,150 metres, the engine exploded and stopped. The crew elected to carry out an emergency landing in a field located 49 km north of Amakinskaya-3 Airport. On landing, the aircraft hit small trees and crashed. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The engine failure was the consequence of a fatigue fracture on the n°1 cylinder.

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

Date & Time: Aug 26, 2003 at 1730 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Svedijos Prekes

Registration:

LY-KAE

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Trollhättan - Trollhättan

MSN:

1G196-54

YOM:

1982

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Upon landing at Trollhättan-Målöga Airport, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest upside down. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged. It was apparently repaired.

Probable cause:

The pilot used excessive brakes after touchdown, causing the brakes to block. The landing maneuver was completed with a tailwind component.

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