Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Voronovo
Date & Time:
Aug 25, 2006
Registration:
RA-32706
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Voronovo - Voronovo
MSN:
1G212-11
YOM:
1985
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Voronovo, the crew encountered engine problems. He elected to maintain altitude but the aircraft descended, collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area located 7,5 km from the departure point, bursting into flames. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.
