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

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1996 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N67AN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Georgetown - Georgetown
MSN:
1G88-13
YOM:
1967
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7000
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
During departure climb, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. Emergency procedures were executed and a forced approach/landing was initiated to a field. While on the approach, the pilot observed a ditch running across the proposed landing pathway. He turned the airplane right to parallel the ditch. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to avoid a building by intentionally ground looping the airplane. During this avoidance maneuver, the left wing struck the building. Examination of the airplane revealed that the engine had seized due to an internal failure. The reason for the engine's internal failure was not determined.
Probable cause:
Engine seizure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1996 at 0600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-84744
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Gorkaya Balka - Gorkaya Balka
MSN:
1G202-02
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
5619
Aircraft flight cycles:
28240
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a spraying mission near the village of Gorkaya Balka, about 10 km northeast of Zelenokumsk, Stavropol krai. While cruising at low height, the aircraft collided with high voltage power line and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the captain suffered a renal colic and was distracted from piloting.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Russkaya Zhuravka

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1996 at 1850 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-84646
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Russkaya Zhuravka - Russkaya Zhuravka
MSN:
1G191-24
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was dispatched at Russkaya Zhuravka for a local spraying mission, carrying one mechanic, one pilot and a load of 1,050 kilos of ammonium nitrate. During the takeoff roll with a tailwind, the aircraft deviated to the left and the pilot counteracted and eventually decided to rotate as quick as possible. After liftoff, the aircraft veered to the left, collided with trees and crashed upside down. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
The pilot decided to takeoff with a tailwind in unfavorable conditions. As the aircraft deviated to the left, he initiated the takeoff prematurely as the speed was insufficient. The pilot failed to abandon the takeoff procedure.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2TP off Anadyr

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RA-33631
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G233-15
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea (Anadyrsky Liman) off Anadyr. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Novy Bor

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1995 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-32366
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Novy Bor - Ust-Tsylma
MSN:
1G100-17
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Novy Bor Airfield, while climbing to a height of about 10 metres, the aircraft nosed up. The pilot reduced the engine power when the aircraft stalled and crashed on the runway about 150 metres from its end. All 14 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the CofG was well beyond the aft limit.

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

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-96244
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G72-28
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the aircraft flipped over and came to rest. There were no casualties.

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

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1995 at 1235 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-17725
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Verkhnyaya Toyma – Kotlas
MSN:
1G202-45
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During initial climb, the crew encountered difficulties to gain height. The crew elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field some three minutes after takeoff. The wreckage was found 500 metres from the runway end. Four occupants escaped uninjured while 11 others were injured. The aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft was overloaded.

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

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1995 at 1637 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RA-07419
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Makovskoye – Yeniseysk
MSN:
1G150-54
YOM:
1973
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The departure from Makovskoye Airfield was initiated in poor weather conditions. After liftoff, the aircraft lost height, causing the skis to struck the ground. The aircraft bounced, climbed to a height of about 15 metres and collided with a tree before crashing on the ground. All nine occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP on Mt Konstantinov Kamen: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-01495
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Mys-Kamennyy - Vorkuta
MSN:
1G232-29
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Mys-Kamennyy to Vorkuta, weather conditions deteriorated with limited visibility due to low clouds. The crew decided to return to Mys-Kamennyy but this decision was taken too late. At an altitude of 452 metres, while cruising in clouds, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Konstantinov Kamen (492 metres high). The wreckage was found few hours later. All eight passengers suffered light to moderate injuries while both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew was flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions. At the time of the accident, the cloud base was about 200 metres and the crew lost his orientation and was unable to know his exact position. The wreckage was found about 40 km off the planned route. The accident is the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain.