PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jul 21, 2013, Pyatikhatki
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on July 21, 2013 near Pyatikhatki, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of engine power...
- Date: July 21, 2013
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Pyatikhatki, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of engine power caused by the cylinder 9 exhaust valve sticking open from excessive calamine (carbon) deposits, per the BAAA summary. No official report was found.
During crop spraying at 35 to 40 metres, the An-2 lost engine power when an exhaust valve on cylinder 9 stuck open after carbon deposits built up. The crew tried to land in a rice paddy, but the wheels dug into the soft ground and the aircraft nosed over onto its back. Both crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.