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Ambulance Flight Emergency Landing in Snow-Covered Field (UP-A0001)

Ust-Kamenogorsk, KazakhstanTakeoff (climb)

On February 26, 2020, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UP-A0001) operated by Orlan 2000 was involved in an aviation accident near Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing in a snow-covered field after experiencing engine problems during initial climb. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed from Ust-Kamenogorsk Airport on an ambulance flight bound for Aksuat. The flight was in its initial climb phase when the crew encountered engine problems. Due to the mechanical issues, the crew elected to make an emergency landing in a nearby snow-covered field. The aircraft came to rest upside down and subsequently burst into flames. All five occupants on board managed to escape the burning aircraft with minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. The source does not specify the exact aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the specific cause of the engine problems.

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