PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Oct 8, 1996, Jindřichovice pod Smrkem
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on October 8, 1996 near Jindřichovice pod Smrkem, Liberec Region, Czech Republic with no fatalities. Cause: Descent into...
- Date: October 8, 1996
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Jindřichovice pod Smrkem, Liberec Region, Czech Republic
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Descent into deteriorating weather and fog, with the aircraft striking treetops during an attempt to climb in hilly terrain.
A PZL-Mielec An-2 operated by Olympia-Frank was flying a rabies vaccine spraying mission near the Polish border when fog reduced visibility at about 100 metres. The crew increased power to climb, and the aircraft struck treetops on hilly terrain. All four occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair in the Czech Republic.