PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Oct 9, 2003, Amakinskaya (Aykal)
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on October 9, 2003 near Amakinskaya (Aykal), Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure...
- Date: October 9, 2003
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Amakinskaya (Aykal), Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure caused by a fatigue fracture on the number one cylinder.
A cargo flight from Olenek to Amakinskaya in Yakutia lost its single engine in cruise at about 1,150 metres. The two pilots chose a field about 49 km north of Amakinskaya-3 airport, but the aircraft struck small trees on landing and was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots walked away unhurt.