PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jun 28, 1997, Novomusino
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on June 28, 1997 near Novomusino, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew errors in route selection...
- Date: June 28, 1997
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Novomusino, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Crew errors in route selection and engine power management, leading to a climb with insufficient thrust and a stall.
An An-2 spraying aircraft took off from Novomusino, but the crew found they were out of position for the spray run. Trying to gain speed and height, they let the aircraft stall and it struck a hillside. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.