PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, May 29, 1978, Postavy Vitebsk voblast
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on May 29, 1978 near Postavy Vitebsk voblast, Belarus with no fatalities. Cause: Crew distraction, which led to the approach...
- Date: May 29, 1978
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Postavy Vitebsk voblast, Belarus
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew distraction, which led to the approach speed falling too low and an aerodynamic stall
On final approach to Postavy airfield the An-2P (CCCP-35188) stalled because the approach speed was too low and struck an embankment short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was written off; all five occupants were unhurt.