PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Oct 13, 1979, Olenek Republic of Y...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on October 13, 1979 near Olenek Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine power loss attributed to...
- Date: October 13, 1979
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Olenek Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine power loss attributed to faulty spark plugs fouled by tetraethyl lead buildup
An Aeroflot An-2 (CCCP-70805) on a scheduled flight from Olenek to Saskylakh lost engine power at about 100 to 120 metres after takeoff from Olenek on 13 October 1979. The captain turned back for an emergency landing, but the aircraft stalled in a left turn and crashed about one minute after takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were injured.