PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Aug 2, 1995 (3 killed), Johannesbu...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on August 2, 1995 near Johannesburg-Rand, Gauteng, South Africa with 3 fatalities. Cause: The crew failed to secure the cargo...
- Date: August 2, 1995
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Johannesburg-Rand, Gauteng, South Africa
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew failed to secure the cargo in line with procedures; the load shifted after liftoff, causing a stall.
An An-2 cargo flight took off from Johannesburg-Rand carrying cargo that had not been properly secured. The load shifted after liftoff, the nose rose and the aircraft stalled into power cables before crashing in flames. All three occupants were killed.