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Emergency landing following crash in fog (YR-PVS)

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On September 30, 1988, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration YR-PVS) operated by Aviatia Utilitara was involved in an aviation accident near Romania, Romania in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed in a field after the crew attempted an emergency landing due to low visibility caused by fog. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after encountering heavy fog, resulting in a crash in a nearby field with no injuries reported.

What happened

During a flight conducted under conditions of significantly reduced visibility caused by dense fog, the flight crew encountered difficulties that necessitated an emergency descent. While attempting to navigate the low-visibility environment, the aircraft struck the ground in a field.

Despite the impact of the crash, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The incident occurred during the flight phase where visibility was compromised by meteorological conditions.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the accident was the presence of fog, which severely limited the crew's visual range and forced the emergency maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed in a field after the crew attempted an emergency landing due to low visibility caused by fog.

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