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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Przełęcz Koscierska

Date & Time: Sep 12, 2005
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
1464
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G114-64
YOM:
1970
Location:
Przełęcz Koscierska
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft suffered an engine failure and crashed in a wooded area located near Przełęcz Koscierska, about 55 km southwest of Krakow. All 11 occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24B near Zawoja: 53 killed

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1969 at 1608 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-24
Operator:
Registration:
SP-LTF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Warsaw - Kraków
MSN:
67302406
YOM:
1966
Flight number:
LO165
Location:
Zawoja
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
48
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
53
Circumstances:
While descending to Kraków-Balice Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and a limited visibility due to heavy snow falls. At an altitude of 1,200 meters, the airplane struck trees and crashed in a dense wooded area located on Mt Polica, in the Babia Gora Mountain Range, near Zawoja. The wreckage was found few hours later about 150 meters below the summit and all 53 occupants have been killed. Due to poor visibility, the crew was unable to locate the mountain and at the time of the accident, the airplane was slightly off course.

Crash of a Lisunov LI-2P in Gruszowiec: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Lisunov LI-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-LAH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Warsaw – Kraków
MSN:
184 232 01
YOM:
1951
Location:
Gruszowiec
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Enroute from Warsaw to Kraków, weather conditions worsened and the crew was unable to locate his position due to thick fog and the failure of the Dabrowa Tarnowska radio beacon. In such conditions, the aircraft deviated from the prescribed flight path following navigation errors on part of the crew. While cruising at an altitude of 950 meters and at a speed of 240 km/h, the aircraft hit trees and crashed in a snow covered forest located on the slope of Mt Cwiklina (1,060 meters high). A passenger was killed while 22 other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-15-DK near Nowy Targ: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1944 at 2205 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L870
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Nowy Targ – Rzeszów
MSN:
12707
YOM:
8
Location:
Nowy Targ
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a supply mission to Polish soldiers from Rzeszów to Nowy Targ and back, with 1,300 kilos of cargo. In flight, the aircraft was apparently shot down by the pilot of a German fighter (a Messerschmitt ?) and crashed, killing all six crew members. The wreckage was never found.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the pilot of a German fighter.

Crash of a Dornier DO.17K in Żurada: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.17
Operator:
Registration:
3Z+FR
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Żurada
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed after being shot down by the pilot of a Polish fighter. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Polish fighter.

Crash of a Dornier DO.17K in Żurada: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.17
Operator:
Registration:
3Z+??
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Żurada
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed after being shot down by the pilot of a Polish fighter. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Polish fighter.
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