PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Aug 25, 2006, Voronovo
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on August 25, 2006 near Voronovo, Rostov oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff; the...
- Date: August 25, 2006
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Voronovo, Rostov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff; the reason for the engine problem was not determined in the available sources.
A PZL-Mielec An-2 agricultural aircraft registered RA-32706 lost engine power a few minutes after takeoff from Voronovo. The crew tried to hold altitude, but the aircraft descended into trees about 7.5 km from the departure point and burned. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.