PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 26, 1980, Irakinda
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 26, 1980 near Irakinda, Republic of Buryatia, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew failed to release the flaps...
- Date: April 26, 1980
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Irakinda, Republic of Buryatia, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew failed to release the flaps before takeoff, a step completed at too low a speed. Lack of crew training in such operations was a contributing factor.
On 26 April 1980 an Aeroflot PZL-Mielec An-2 (CCCP-35584) after departing a mountain-area airfield did not reach the required climb speed and struck treetops about 1,050 metres from the aerodrome at 15 to 20 metres. The captain shut down the engine and made an emergency landing in a wooded area. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair; all 12 occupants escaped uninjured.