PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, May 24, 2013 (3 killed), Jyl-Kol
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on May 24, 2013 near Jyl-Kol, Jalal-Abad Province, Kyrgyzstan with 3 fatalities. Cause: Collision with power cables during a...
- Date: May 24, 2013
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Jyl-Kol, Jalal-Abad Province, Kyrgyzstan
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Collision with power cables during a low-level spraying flight. The MAK report cites crew coordination and procedural lapses, a passenger in the co-pilot seat, and the lack of day marking on the wires.
An PZL-Mielec An-2 operated by Valor Air was spraying locusts near Jyl-Kol in Kyrgyzstan when it flew into power cables at about 15 metres. The aircraft burst into flames and all three occupants died. The emergency beacon did not function.