PZL-Mielec AN-28 crash, Nov 23, 2001 (2 killed), Kärdla
PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident on November 23, 2001 near Kärdla, Hiiumaa, Estonia with 2 fatalities. Cause: Crew error during the approach: the commander...
- Date: November 23, 2001
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-28
- Location: Kärdla, Hiiumaa, Estonia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew error during the approach: the commander switched from an instrument to a visual approach in severe icing, kept low airspeed and high descent rate, and did not consider a go-around. Adverse weather and cockpit crew coordination issues were contributing factors.
An Antonov An-28 operated by Enimex on a scheduled flight from Tallinn to Kardla struck trees in a wooded area about 1.5 km short of the runway while on an approach in icing conditions. Two passengers died and most of the other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.