Antonov AN-2 crash, Jun 5, 1997, Novoshcherbinovskaya
Antonov AN-2 accident on June 5, 1997 near Novoshcherbinovskaya, Krasnodar Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of engine power after takeoff,...
- Date: June 5, 1997
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Novoshcherbinovskaya, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of engine power after takeoff, cause not determined.
During a crop spraying flight near Novoshcherbinovskaya, the An-2 lost engine power at about 10 metres after takeoff. The pilot attempted a forced landing, but the aircraft struck the ground, nosed over and caught fire. Both occupants were slightly injured.