No fatalities

Uninjured Crash Landing in Snow-Covered Field Near Arkalyk (UP-A0123)

Arkalyk, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On February 5, 2025, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UP-A0123) operated by Navigator was involved in an aviation accident near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A single-engine aircraft on an ambulance flight from Kostanay to Arkalyk crash-landed in a snow-covered field 1.5 km short of the runway due to poor weather. All four occupants were uninjured.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed Kostanay on an ambulance flight to Arkalyk. The aircraft was carrying two doctors and two pilots. ## Approach and Crash Landing During the final approach to Arkalyk Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by heavy snowfall. In low visibility, the aircraft impacted the ground and crash-landed in a snow-covered field located 1.5 km short of the runway. ## Outcome All four occupants of the aircraft were uninjured and were subsequently rescued from the crash site. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain.