On October 15, 1999, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-01641) operated by R. Warren Davies was involved in an aviation accident near Mitton, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees while on approach, leading to a crash landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft was destroyed after striking trees during its approach, though all occupants survived the incident.
What happened
During the approach phase of the flight, a single-engine aircraft struck a line of trees. The impact caused the aircraft to undergo a crash landing at the site of the collision.
Despite the force of the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft sustained significant structural damage and was subsequently declared a total loss, rendered beyond repair by the accident.
Findings
The aircraft collided with vegetation during the final stages of the approach.
The primary result of the impact was the destruction of the airframe.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck trees while on approach, leading to a crash landing.