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Engine Failure During Descent Forces Emergency Landing in Łańcut (SP-LTD)

Łańcut, PolandLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 1988, an Antonov AN-24 (registration SP-LTD) operated by LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze was involved in an aviation accident near Łańcut, Poland during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to activate the engine deicing systems. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During descent to Rzeszów-Jasionka, an engine failed. The captain performed an emergency landing in a field near Łańcut. After landing, the aircraft caught fire. Five were injured, one killed, 23 uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Sequence

During descent to Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, one of the engines failed. The captain, recognizing that a safe altitude could not be maintained, decided to execute an emergency landing. The chosen landing site was a field in Łańcut, about 14 km southeast of Rzeszów Airport. The aircraft touched down and slid for a few dozen meters before coming to a rest. Immediately after stopping, the aircraft caught fire and was engulfed in flames.

Injuries and Damage

The accident resulted in injuries to five occupants. A 69-year-old passenger was killed. The other 23 occupants escaped without injury. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the post-crash fire.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was that the crew failed to activate the engine deicing systems.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 1988 Antonov AN-24 accident near Łańcut, Poland?

During descent to Rzeszów-Jasionka, an engine failed. The captain performed an emergency landing in a field near Łańcut. After landing, the aircraft caught fire. Five were injured, one killed, 23 uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 1988 Antonov AN-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 1988 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration SP-LTD, operated by LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze, at Łańcut, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to activate the engine deicing systems.

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