PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Feb 4, 2007, Narsarsuaq
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on February 4, 2007 near Narsarsuaq, Kommune Kujalleq, Greenland with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Strong winds...
- Date: February 4, 2007
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Narsarsuaq, Kommune Kujalleq, Greenland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined. Strong winds during takeoff are reported as the factor.
A single-engine An-2 was taking off from Narsarsuaq as a snowstorm approached. Strong gusting winds pushed it off the runway and into a bank, tearing off the undercarriage and damaging both left wings. Both pilots were unhurt, but the aircraft was written off.