PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Oct 6, 2001, Polyarny
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on October 6, 2001 near Polyarny, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Carburetor icing after...
- Date: October 6, 2001
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Polyarny, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Carburetor icing after entering severe icing conditions, a late decision to leave the icing area, and the captain not clearing ice from the propeller blades by changing pitch.
An An-2T cargo flight from Polyarny to Olenek ran into mist, low cloud and icing shortly after takeoff. The engine lost power as carburetor ice built up, and the crew turned back but could not reach a safe landing. The aircraft made a forced landing on rough terrain and was damaged beyond repair, with all three occupants injured.