PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Nov 6, 2002, Sovetskiy
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on November 6, 2002 near Sovetskiy, Khantia-Mansia okrug, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew did not complete the pre-taxi...
- Date: November 6, 2002
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Sovetskiy, Khantia-Mansia okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew did not complete the pre-taxi and pre-takeoff checks, and the propeller lever was not in the correct position for takeoff.
A PZL-Mielec An-2 departed Sovetskiy in a rushed takeoff without the usual checks, with the propeller lever not in the takeoff position. It struggled to gain height and speed and hit trees during an attempted emergency landing. All 15 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.