PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, May 20, 1993, Karagishev
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on May 20, 1993 near Karagishev, Volgograd oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Strong crosswind during the takeoff roll...
- Date: May 20, 1993
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Karagishev, Volgograd oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Strong crosswind during the takeoff roll led to a directional upset and a rejected takeoff.
An AN-2 operated by AeroVolga began its takeoff roll at Karagishev and was pushed about 30 degrees off track by a strong crosswind at around 80 km/h. The pilot aborted, and the aircraft hit an earth mound and stopped. There were no casualties.