No fatalities

2005-09-12: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (1464) — Polish Air Force - Polska Wojska Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej — Przełęcz Koscierska, Poland

Przełęcz Koscierska, PolandFlight

On September 12, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration 1464) operated by Polish Air Force - Polska Wojska Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej was involved in an aviation accident near Przełęcz Koscierska, Poland in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199324Data APIEditorial standards

An engine failure led to the destruction of a single-engine aircraft in a wooded area southwest of Krakow, resulting in minor injuries for all onboard.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a forested region situated near Przełęcz Koscierska, approximately 55 km southwest of Krakow. During the flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure, which prevented the crew from maintaining controlled flight. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were 11 people on board at the time of the accident. Following the crash, all 11 occupants were reported to have sustained slight injuries. No fatalities were recorded in the incident.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring for undetermined reasons.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin.