Country
Poland

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

Date & Time: Jul 29, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WZH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G184-42
YOM:
1979
Location:
Krasin
Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (Warmińsko-Mazurskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Fedorovskaya: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05774
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Fedorovskaya - Fedorovskaya
MSN:
1G154-14
YOM:
1974
Location:
Fedorovskaya
Krasnodar Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Fedorovskaya, the aircraft became unstable, descended, struck an obstacle and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the captain was intoxicated at the time of the accident.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Yakutia

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1986 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70124
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G136-50
YOM:
1972
Location:
Zhigansk
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Vilyuysk Airport in the morning on a survey mission to prevent forest fire. One hour and 20 minutes after takeoff, the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. All three occupants, two pilots and one observer, were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire. The wreckage was found 195 km southwest of Zhigansk.
Probable cause:
The engine stopped in flight following the failure of the camshaft.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Krasnodar

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82867
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G168-43
YOM:
1976
Location:
Krasnodar
Krasnodar Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the aircraft collided with a bird that got stuck in the engine air intake, causing the engine to fail. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure following an in-flight birdstrike.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Dubovoy

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82860
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G168-30
YOM:
1976
Location:
Dubovoy
Krasnodar Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route to Grozny, weather conditions worsened and the crew decided to continue the flight under VFR rules. While cruising in clouds at low altitude, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Krasnodar. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Arctic

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07647
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G157-32
YOM:
1974
Location:
Arctic
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a special flight to Artica, carrying four scientists and five crew members. Following an uneventful flight in good weather conditions, the crew selected a landing area on the ice. After touchdown, the right ski went through the ice and the aircraft came to a halt. All nine occupants deplaned when the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
The crew selected an unsuitable area for landing according to procedures as the ice was to thin.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Frunze

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-56375
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G180-54
YOM:
1978
Location:
Frunze
Bishkek City
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Frunze after the crew failed to follow the minimum safe altitude. Occupant fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
HA-MBH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mezőkövesd - Mezőkövesd
MSN:
1G166-26
YOM:
1976
Location:
Mezőkövesd
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Country:
Hungary
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Mezőkövesd Airport, while flying at low height, the single engine airplane struck a utility pole and crashed in a wooded area located in Mezőnyárád, about 4 km northeast of the airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
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