PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 23, 2012, Dârvari
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 23, 2012 near Dârvari, Prahova, Romania with no fatalities. Cause: The crew selected unsuitable rough terrain for the...
- Date: April 23, 2012
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Dârvari, Prahova, Romania
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew selected unsuitable rough terrain for the emergency landing and did not allow for the wind component. The Romanian investigation report (CIAS A12-05) was not reviewed in full.
An Aerogetic An-2 (YR-BOR) was on a local spraying mission from Sirna when the crew saw an engine temperature anomaly about 15 minutes after takeoff. They chose an emergency landing on rough ground and the aircraft hit a small concrete wall and bushes before stopping in an open field. Both pilots were unhurt.