Antonov An-2 sustains damage following in-flight icing

No fatalities • РФ, Камчатский край, Усть-Камчатский муниципальный округ, 87 км севернее центра поселения Ключи

An Antonov An-2 operated by OOO 'Faeravia' experienced a loss of lift due to icing during a cargo flight in Russia. The incident resulted in a landing that caused damage to the aircraft, though no injuries were reported.

On December 19, 2024, an Antonov An-2, registration RA-33555, was conducting a scheduled flight from Milkovo airfield to Ossora airfield. The mission, approved by the General Director of OOO 'Faeravia', involved transporting 1,262 kg of goods and spare parts for LLC 'Highland Mining Service'.

The crew arrived at Milkovo airfield at 08:30. While the Captain received weather updates via telephone from the Elizovo Aviation Meteorological Center and the Ossora Aviation Meteorological Service regarding the destination and Klyuchi meteorological station, the flight proceeded as planned. Following pre-flight preparations and the loading of cargo and one passenger, the Captain requested engine start permission from Milkovo Air Traffic Control at 09:32.

During the flight, the aircraft encountered icing conditions. This accumulation of ice led to a loss of lift, forcing the aircraft into a landing that resulted in damage to the airframe. No injuries or fatalities were reported following the event.

The incident occurred approximately 87 km north of the Klyuchi settlement in the Ust-Kamchatsky Municipal District, Kamchatka Krai.

Probable cause

The incident was caused by in-flight icing that led to a loss of lift and subsequent damage during landing. Contributing factors included the captain's decision to fly without obtaining a weather forecast for the specific flight route and the failure to take necessary measures to exit the icing zone.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-12-19 Ан-2 accident near РФ, Камчатский край, Усть-Камчатский муниципальный округ, 87 км севернее центра поселения Ключи?

An Antonov An-2 operated by OOO 'Faeravia' experienced a loss of lift due to icing during a cargo flight in Russia. The incident resulted in a landing that caused damage to the aircraft, though no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-12-19 Ан-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-12-19 involved a Ан-2, registration RA-33555, operated by ООО «Фаеравиа», at РФ, Камчатский край, Усть-Камчатский муниципальный округ, 87 км севернее центра поселения Ключи.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The incident was caused by in-flight icing that led to a loss of lift and subsequent damage during landing. Contributing factors included the captain's decision to fly without obtaining a weather forecast for the specific flight route and the failure to take necessary measures to exit the icing zone.

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