No fatalities

2002-08-26: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (RA-33501) — Dauriya — Kashtak, Russia

Kashtak, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 26, 2002, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-33501) operated by Dauriya was involved in an aviation accident near Kashtak, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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 1781201644Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing at Kashtak Airfield near Chita, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the flight, the crew encountered circumstances that necessitated an immediate emergency descent. The aircraft was directed to perform an unplanned landing at Kashtak Airfield, located in the vicinity of Chita.

Upon touchdown, the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair. Despite the severity of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

While the specific mechanical or operational reason for the emergency was not detailed in the initial report, the landing resulted in the complete destruction of the airframe.