No fatalities

Takeoff Accident at Narsarsuaq Airport Involving a Single-Engine Aircraft (LY-AJG)

Narsarsuaq, GreenlandTakeoff (climb)

On February 4, 2007, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration LY-AJG) operated by P. Kekys was involved in an aviation accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Strong winds during takeoff caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a bank. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff at Narsarsuaq Airport due to strong winds, striking a bank. Both pilots were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Damage Assessment During a takeoff from Narsarsuaq Airport, a single-engine aircraft encountered strong winds that caused it to veer off the runway. The aircraft subsequently collided with a bank, resulting in significant structural damage. Both left wings were damaged, and the undercarriage was torn off. The extent of the damage rendered the aircraft beyond repair. The accident occurred while a snowstorm was approaching Narsarsuaq at the time of the event. ## Pilot Status and Environmental Conditions Both pilots escaped the accident uninjured. The incident was attributed to strong winds during the takeoff phase, which led to the loss of directional control and the subsequent collision with the terrain. The approaching snowstorm was noted as a concurrent environmental condition at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

Strong winds during takeoff caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a bank.