No fatalities

2008-06-28: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (RF-00403) — Chinar — Dmitrievskaya, Russia

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On June 28, 2008, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RF-00403) operated by Chinar was involved in an aviation accident near Dmitrievskaya, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A pilot was seriously injured when his aircraft crashed and burned in an open field after losing engine power during a post-overhaul test flight. The accident occurred 6 km northeast of Dmitrievskaya.

Accident Overview

A pilot conducting a local test flight following an engine overhaul experienced a loss of engine power while en route. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed in an open field located 6 km northeast of Dmitrievskaya. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames.

Flight Details

The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, sustained serious injuries. The flight was described as a local test flight, intended to evaluate the aircraft after an engine overhaul.

Crash and Response

The crash site was an open field, approximately 6 km northeast of Dmitrievskaya. The aircraft was fully engulfed in flames after the crash, leading to its complete destruction. Emergency services responded to the scene.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons.