On August 26, 2007, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration EX-70292) operated by Private Kyrgyzstan was involved in an aviation accident near Dostuk, Kyrgyzstan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed due to the onset of technical malfunctions during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft performing an unauthorized flight mission crashed near Dostuk following technical difficulties, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries.
What happened
During a flight originating from Mramornoye, the crew experienced mechanical complications that necessitated an emergency descent. While attempting to manage the technical issues, the aircraft performed a crash landing in the vicinity of Dostuk. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire and was subsequently destroyed.
Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting fire, all four occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. While the flight was officially documented as a crop spraying operation, investigations revealed that the actual mission being conducted was unauthorized.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the crash was the occurrence of technical problems during the flight.
The crew was engaged in an illegal mission despite the official flight plan involving agricultural spraying.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed due to the onset of technical malfunctions during flight.