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

Date & Time: Apr 10, 2003
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WPZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G167-31
YOM:
1976
Location:
Qom
Qom
Country:
Iran
Region:
Asia
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 the region of Qom. While flying at low height, the single engine aircraft collided with power lines and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the area was unsuitable for aerial spraying operations since there were numerous uncharted electrical lines running in close distance from each other.

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

Date & Time: Mar 15, 2003 at 1725 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
LY-KAG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Samedan - Samedan
MSN:
1G195-22
YOM:
1982
Location:
Samedan
Graubünden
Country:
Switzerland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3004
Captain / Total hours on type:
440.00
Aircraft flight hours:
4471
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Samedan Airport runway 03 for a local flight with two passengers and one pilot/instructor on board. While climbing to a height of 125 metres, the engine failed. The pilot initiated a 180° turn for an immediate landing on runway 21 when, at a speed of 140 km/h, the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed inverted to the right side of the runway. The wreckage was found 350 metres past the runway threshold and 20 metres to the right. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by an engine failure in the climbing phase, in which the altitude of the aircraft was not sufficient for a 180° turn.
The following possibly contributed to the engine failure:
- Carburettor icing,
- Incorrect mixture regulation setting.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Nov 6, 2002
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Sverdlovsk Air Enterprise
Registration:
RA-70140
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sovetsky – Svetly
MSN:
1G137-14
YOM:
1972
Location:
Sovetskiy
Khantia-Mansia okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Some passengers were late and the crew apparently hurried the departure to avoid a night flight to Svetly. Doing so, the crew failed to prepare the flight properly and did not proceed to any engine runup prior to taxi and takeoff. During the taxi manoeuvre, the aircraft suffered controllability problems so the crew selected the propeller lever to the fine pitch position. The takeoff procedure was initiated without checks and the crew forgot that the propeller lever was not in the takeoff position. After liftoff, at a height of 3-5 metres, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height and speed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area. All 15 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor flight preparation on part of the crew who failed to follow the pre taxi and the pre takeoff checklist. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed and height after takeoff because the propeller lever was not in the correct position.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Bodaibo

Date & Time: Sep 30, 2002
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Bodaibo Air Enterprise - Bodaibinskoe Aviapredpriatie
Registration:
RA-62587
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bodaibo – Svetly – Perevoz – Valyukhta
MSN:
1G176-56
YOM:
1977
Location:
Bodaibo
Irkutsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Bodaibo under VFR mode on a charter flight to Valyukhta with intermediate stops in Svetly and Perevoz. En route, weather conditions deteriorated with low clouds. At an altitude of 1,520 metres, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed, bursting into flames. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by fire. The wreckage was found 68 km northeast of Bodaibo.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions. Poor operation planning by the operator and poor visibility due to the presence of cumulonimbus were considered as contributing factors.

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

Date & Time: Aug 26, 2002
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Dauriya
Registration:
RA-33501
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G228-53
YOM:
1988
Location:
Kashtak
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing at Kashtak Airfield near Chita. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Aug 8, 2002 at 1920 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Eysk Avia
Registration:
RA-33322
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G225-41
YOM:
1987
Location:
Sladky Liman
Krasnodar Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
In the evening, a pilot and a technician took off for a local flight. After liftoff, at a height of about 10 metres, the aircraft rolled to the left and impacted the concrete support of a power line then crashed 38 metres further, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that both occupants were intoxicated at the time of the accident. They took off while the ailerons were still locked. Poor flight preparation.

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

Date & Time: Jun 27, 2002 at 0806 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RA-84639
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Dubovoe - Dubovoe
MSN:
1G191-17
YOM:
1981
Location:
Dubovoe
Lipetsk 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 as engaged in a crop spraying mission in Dubovoe. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 40 metres, the engine lost power. The airplane lost height and the crew attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 10-15° then collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power following a bird strike. It was determined that the aircraft collided with a bird during initial climb and that the bird came to rest in the carburetor air intake.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Lovozero

Date & Time: Jun 4, 2002 at 1340 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RA-07748
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lovozero – Murmansk
MSN:
1G159-23
YOM:
1974
Location:
Lovozero
Murmansk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff from Lovozero Airstrip, while climbing to a height of 15-20 metres, the engine lost power and white smoke escaped from the bottom of the engine. The aircraft lost height, struck an 8 metres tall tree located 191 metres past the runway end then crashed in a wooded area 58 metres further. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure due to poor maintenance. Deficiencies were reported during investigations regarding the operator's maintenance procedures. The documentation related to aircraft maintenance was incomplete. Also, several mechanics and engineers working on the AN-2 fleet were not qualified and authorised to do so.

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

Date & Time: Apr 18, 2002 at 1205 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
LZ-1147
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Svalenik - Svalenik
MSN:
1G160-06
YOM:
1975
Location:
Svalenik
Rousse
Country:
Bulgaria
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was dispatched in Svalenik for a crop spraying mission. While flying at low height and speed, the captain initiated a 90° turn when the copilot cautioned him about the presence of a 8 metres tall tree. The captain pushed his hands off the controls when control was lost. The aircraft impacted the tree and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the captain was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
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