Aircraft crash near Mezhdurechensky Airport during patrol flight

No fatalities • Mezhdurechensky, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft performing a forest patrol flight crashed near Mezhdurechensky Airport after experiencing engine power loss shortly after takeoff.

What happened

During a scheduled forest patrol mission bound for Uray, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of engine performance immediately following departure from Mezhdurechensky Airport. The lack of adequate power prevented the aircraft from climbing to a safe altitude. During the low-altitude flight, the aircraft made contact with overhead power lines, which led to a stall and a subsequent crash approximately 2 km from the airport.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was insufficient engine power during the initial climb phase.
  • The aircraft's inability to maintain altitude resulted in a collision with electrical cables.
  • The impact resulted in 25 injuries, with four individuals sustaining serious wounds.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to climb after takeoff due to an engine power deficiency, leading to a collision with power lines.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-08-10 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Mezhdurechensky, Russia?

An aircraft performing a forest patrol flight crashed near Mezhdurechensky Airport after experiencing engine power loss shortly after takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-08-10 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-08-10 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-40371, operated by UraiAvia, at Mezhdurechensky, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to climb after takeoff due to an engine power deficiency, leading to a collision with power lines.

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