On May 5, 1993, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-33500) operated by Baikal Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Gazimurski Zavod, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Strong crosswinds caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway and overturn on soft ground. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft veered off the runway and overturned on soft ground following touchdown during conditions of strong crosswinds.
What happened
Upon completing the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a deviation to the left of the runway centerline. The movement resulted in the aircraft exiting the paved surface and traveling onto soft ground. During this excursion, the impact with the terrain caused the aircraft to overturn, eventually coming to a rest in an inverted position.
Findings
The primary factor in the deviation was the presence of strong crosswinds during the landing sequence.
The transition from the runway to the soft ground contributed to the aircraft's inability to maintain stability, leading to the rollover.
Probable cause
Strong crosswinds caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway and overturn on soft ground.