Emergency landing and crash of UP-A0279 near Kyzylorda

No fatalities • Aralsk, Kazakhstan • Flight

A single-engine aircraft performing an ambulance mission crashed in a desert region during an emergency descent, resulting in minor injuries to the crew.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft, registration UP-A0279, was conducting an ambulance flight from Kyzylorda to Aralsk when the incident occurred. The flight was operated with a crew consisting of two pilots and one doctor. During the transit, the crew encountered an unforeseen situation that necessitated an emergency landing attempt.

While attempting to reach the ground safely, the aircraft crashed within a desert area. The impact caused the plane to land in an inverted position, which subsequently led to a post-crash fire. The fire resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • All three occupants of the aircraft managed to evacuate the wreckage.
  • The crew sustained minor injuries during the event.
  • The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the post-crash fire.

Probable cause

The crew attempted an emergency landing following an unexpected in-flight situation, leading to a crash and subsequent fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-02-23 Antonov AN-2 accident near Aralsk, Kazakhstan?

A single-engine aircraft performing an ambulance mission crashed in a desert region during an emergency descent, resulting in minor injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-02-23 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-02-23 involved a Antonov AN-2, operated by Taraz Zhana Alem, at Aralsk, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew attempted an emergency landing following an unexpected in-flight situation, leading to a crash and subsequent fire.

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