Antonov AN-24 crash, Nov 2, 1988 (1 killed), Łańcut
Antonov AN-24 accident on November 2, 1988 near Łańcut, Subcarpathian Voivodeship (Podkarpackie), Poland with 1 fatality. Cause: The crew did not...
- Date: November 2, 1988
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Łańcut, Subcarpathian Voivodeship (Podkarpackie), Poland
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew did not switch on the engine anti icing or deicing systems, which led to the loss of engine power.
On 2 November 1988 LOT Polish Airlines An-24B on flight LO703 from Warsaw to Rzeszow lost engine power during descent. The captain attempted a forced landing in fields at Bialobrzegi near Lancut, where the aircraft slid, caught fire and was destroyed. One 69 year old passenger died and five others were injured.