On February 23, 2022, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Taraz Zhana Alem was involved in an aviation accident near Aralsk, Kazakhstan in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane on an ambulance flight from Kyzylorda to Aralsk crashed in a desert area after the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft came to rest upside down and caught fire, but all three occupants evacuated with minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Accident Details
A single-engine airplane, registered as UP-A0279?, departed Kyzylorda on an ambulance flight to Aralsk. The aircraft carried one doctor and two pilots. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and apparently attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a desert area, coming to rest upside down and bursting into flames.
Occupants and Injuries
All three occupants—the doctor and two pilots—evacuated the aircraft with minor injuries. No fatalities were reported.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was totally destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 23 Feb 2022 Antonov AN-2 accident near Aralsk, Kazakhstan?
A single-engine airplane on an ambulance flight from Kyzylorda to Aralsk crashed in a desert area after the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft came to rest upside down and caught fire, but all three occupants evacuated with minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 2022 Antonov AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Feb 2022 involved an Antonov AN-2, operated by Taraz Zhana Alem, at Aralsk, Kazakhstan.
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