On December 14, 1993, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-62599) operated by Kras Air - Krasnoyarsk Avia - Krasnoyarskie Avialinii was involved in an aviation accident near Vorogovo, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft caught fire during its takeoff roll at Vorogovo, resulting in the destruction of the plane but no injuries to those on board.
What happened
During the takeoff phase at Vorogovo, an aircraft experienced a sudden fire. The incident occurred while the plane was accelerating along the runway. Despite the intensity of the fire, all 16 people on board were able to evacuate the aircraft safely.
While the crew and passengers escaped without any injuries, the aircraft was completely destroyed by the flames. No further details regarding the specific cause of the ignition were provided in the initial report.