PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jun 12, 1988, Aleksandriya
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on June 12, 1988 near Aleksandriya, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine with no fatalities. Cause: Poor flight preparation by the crew and...
- Date: June 12, 1988
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Aleksandriya, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Poor flight preparation by the crew and meteorological staff and the pilot did not turn back as the weather worsened; rainwater entered the engine compartment through hoods not closed in time, causing engine failure.
A PZL Mielec An2TP (CCCP-32267) on a Rovno to Vladimirets service was caught by a cold front with turbulence and rain shortly after takeoff from Rovno in June 1988. The crew did not turn back as the weather worsened and the aircraft was destroyed. All 15 occupants were injured.