PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jun 17, 1995, Kanlykul
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on June 17, 1995 near Kanlykul, Karakalpakstan (Qaraqalpaqstan Respublikasi), Uzbekistan with no fatalities. Cause: Engine...
- Date: June 17, 1995
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Kanlykul, Karakalpakstan (Qaraqalpaqstan Respublikasi), Uzbekistan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure for unknown reasons.
On a crop-spraying flight from a Karakalpakstan airstrip, an An-2 lost engine power shortly after takeoff. The crew attempted a forced landing in a field, but the left main gear struck a 2.5 metre dam and the aircraft was substantially damaged. Both pilots escaped unhurt.