PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jun 19, 1991, Chara
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on June 19, 1991 near Chara, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Partial engine power loss caused by a fuel...
- Date: June 19, 1991
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Chara, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Partial engine power loss caused by a fuel pump clogged with dirt, according to the database record.
An An-2R on a scheduled flight from Chara to Sredniye Kalar lost engine power intermittently at about 2,900 m. The crew descended and attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck trees and came down in woodland, where a fire partly destroyed it. All four occupants got out unhurt.