PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Dec 19, 2000, Anápolis
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on December 19, 2000 near Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot indecision about landing or going around,...
- Date: December 19, 2000
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot indecision about landing or going around, inadequate correction for the left crosswind, a late go-around decision and a lack of recent type experience. The owner also failed to verify the pilot's certificates (CENIPA summary).
A PZL-Mielec An-2 registered in Brazil as SP-FLU was landing at Anapolis after a ferry flight following maintenance. A left crosswind pushed the aircraft off the runway to the right, and it flew over a ravine and came to rest after striking uneven ground. All three occupants had minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.