PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jun 9, 2019, Dabady
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on June 9, 2019 near Dabady, Irkutsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Flight at an altitude not ensuring safety in...
- Date: June 9, 2019
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Dabady, Irkutsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Flight at an altitude not ensuring safety in mountainous terrain, with a rise in outside air temperature, incorrect altimeter setting, downdrafts and crew fatigue contributing
An An 2 on a forest spraying mission from Kyren encountered downdrafts in mountainous terrain, lost height and struck trees during an emergency landing about 16 km southeast of Dabady. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The investigation found the crew flew at an altitude that did not ensure safety and could not cross the pass.