PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 6, 2000, Malye Alabukhi
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 6, 2000 near Malye Alabukhi, Voronezh oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after landing in...
- Date: April 6, 2000
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Malye Alabukhi, Voronezh oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control after landing in strong crosswinds, as the crew had not prepared the flight or obtained adequate wind information.
An An-2 operated by Saransk Aviation Enterprise was on a positioning flight to Malye Alabukhi with two pilots and two technicians for crop spraying work. After touchdown in strong crosswinds the aircraft veered off the runway to the left and struck a tree. All four occupants were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.