PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jun 27, 2002, Dubovoe
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on June 27, 2002 near Dubovoe, Lipetsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of engine power after a bird strike...
- Date: June 27, 2002
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Dubovoe, Lipetsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of engine power after a bird strike during initial climb, with the bird blocking the carburetor air intake.
An AN-2 on a crop spraying mission at Dubovoe lost engine power shortly after takeoff when a bird entered the carburetor air intake. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft rolled and hit trees. Both pilots escaped unhurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.