PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Dec 19, 2017 (4 killed), Naryan-Mar
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on December 19, 2017 near Naryan-Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia with 4 fatalities. Cause: Interstate Aviation Committee...
- Date: December 19, 2017
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Naryan-Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) final report, as summarised by BAAA (report text not read directly): loss of control during the initial climb due to takeoff weight 42 kg above MTOW and a center of gravity too far aft, beyond the 32 percent limit, with poor flight preparation.
On 19 December 2017 a converted An 2TP (PZL Mielec An 2) on scheduled flight NYA9280 from Naryan Mar to Kharuta, carrying 2 crew and 11 passengers, entered an excessive nose up attitude at 30 to 40 m during the initial climb, rolled right, stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. Four passengers were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. The investigation attributed the accident to excess weight, a center of gravity beyond the 32 percent limit and poor flight preparation.