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

Date & Time: Aug 26, 2003 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
LY-KAE
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Trollhättan - Trollhättan
MSN:
1G196-54
YOM:
1982
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.

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

Date & Time: Apr 10, 2003
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WPZ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G167-31
YOM:
1976
Location:
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
LY-KAG
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Samedan - Samedan
MSN:
1G195-22
YOM:
1982
Country:
Region:
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:
Registration:
RA-70140
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sovetsky – Svetly
MSN:
1G137-14
YOM:
1972
Country:
Region:
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:
Registration:
RA-62587
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Bodaibo – Svetly – Perevoz – Valyukhta
MSN:
1G176-56
YOM:
1977
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-33501
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G228-53
YOM:
1988
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-33322
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
1G225-41
YOM:
1987
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-84639
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dubovoe - Dubovoe
MSN:
1G191-17
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
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.