Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Narsarsuaq
Date & Time:
Feb 4, 2007
Registration:
LY-AJG
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Vágar - Reykjavik - Kulusuk - Narsarsuaq
MSN:
1G178-48
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On take off from Narsarsuaq Airport, the single engine aircraft was caught by strong winds, veered off runway and collided with a bank. Both left wings were damaged while the undercarriage were torn off. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. A snow storm was approaching Narsarsuaq at the time of the accident.
