PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 11, 1998, Novaya Derevnya
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 11, 1998 near Novaya Derevnya, Lipetsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Aircraft stalled during initial...
- Date: April 11, 1998
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Novaya Derevnya, Lipetsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Aircraft stalled during initial climb because snow and ice or frost remained on the wings, tail and fuselage. The crew did not inspect the aircraft, prepare the flight per procedures, or carry out pre-takeoff deicing.
A PZL-Mielec An-2 agricultural biplane stalled shortly after takeoff from a field at Novaya Derevnya because snow, ice and frost were still on its wings, tail and fuselage. It rolled left at about 10 m altitude and crashed into trees about 145 m beyond the takeoff point. Both pilots were hurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.