PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jan 16, 1990, Kurkachi
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on January 16, 1990 near Kurkachi, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure on approach after...
- Date: January 16, 1990
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Kurkachi, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure on approach after the air intake was blocked by a newspaper.
An An-2R (PZL-Mielec built, CCCP-05703) lost engine power on approach to Kurkachi airport and struck a high-voltage power line mast before crashing. All 13 people on board were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.