PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 18, 2002, Svalenik
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 18, 2002 near Svalenik, Rousse, Bulgaria with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during a steep low-level turn in...
- Date: April 18, 2002
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Svalenik, Rousse, Bulgaria
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control during a steep low-level turn in an agricultural flight; the captain was reportedly intoxicated, which is consistent with the reported poor decision making.
A Bulair PZL-Mielec An-2 was on a crop spraying flight from Svalenik at low height and speed. The captain began a 90 degree turn after the copilot warned of an 8 metre tree, lost control, and the aircraft hit the tree and crashed. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was written off; the captain was reportedly intoxicated.