No fatalities

2005-03-25: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (UR-17998) — MMK im. Ilyicha — Sakhanka, Ukraine

Sakhanka, UkraineFlight

On March 25, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UR-17998) operated by MMK im. Ilyicha was involved in an aviation accident near Sakhanka, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for unknown reasons during a low-altitude mission. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An engine failure during a low-altitude crop spraying mission led to an aircraft crash and serious injuries in Sakhanka.

What happened

During a routine agricultural operation in Sakhanka, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power while performing crop spraying duties. The incident occurred while the crew was operating at a low altitude.

Following the engine failure, the flight crew attempted to execute an emergency landing procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a fence and subsequently collided with several trees. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Both members of the crew sustained serious injuries during the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the low-altitude flight phase, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The engine failed for unknown reasons during a low-altitude mission.