PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 14, 1992, Sukharevo
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 14, 1992 near Sukharevo, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine power loss caused by...
- Date: April 14, 1992
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Sukharevo, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine power loss caused by carburettor icing, followed by a collision with a power line during the forced landing.
An An-2 crop duster was spraying near Sukharevo when its engine lost power because of carburettor icing. The crew tried to make an emergency landing but the aircraft struck a high-voltage power line and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.