On July 16, 2019, an Antonov AN-2 (registration RA-3098K) operated by Private Russia was involved in an aviation accident near Novoshchedrinskaya, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced engine failure during an aerial photography mission, necessitating an emergency landing that resulted in a collision with a building. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft performing aerial photography crashed into a building in Novoshchedrinskaya following engine failure, causing injuries to four people.
What happened
During an aerial photography mission, a single-engine aircraft experienced mechanical issues related to its engine while in flight. In an attempt to manage the engine failure, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure.
During the descent, the aircraft struck a barn situated in Novoshchedrinskaya, a location approximately 15 km north of Gudermes. The impact resulted in injuries to the pilot and three individuals who were inside the structure at the time of the crash. There were four total injuries reported following the incident.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the crash was engine problems encountered during the flight mission.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced engine failure during an aerial photography mission, necessitating an emergency landing that resulted in a collision with a building.