Emergency landing of single-engine aircraft in Stavropol region

No fatalities • Sanamer, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft performing a transport flight in the Stavropol region was forced to make an emergency landing following engine failure.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft was operating a flight originating from Kevsala in the Ipatovo district of the Stavropol region, destined for Gribnoye in the Novopavlovsk district. The aircraft was transporting a crew of one pilot along with four oil drums.

During the approach to Sanamer at a low altitude, the pilot experienced engine problems. In an attempt to manage the mechanical failure, the pilot executed an emergency landing. Upon touching down, the aircraft struck a fence and collided with several trees before finally coming to a stop against the wall of a church.

Findings

The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. The pilot sustained serious injuries during the sequence of events.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced engine failure during the low-altitude approach phase of flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-05-18 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sanamer, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft performing a transport flight in the Stavropol region was forced to make an emergency landing following engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-05-18 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-05-18 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-56528, operated by S. V. Etapin, at Sanamer, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced engine failure during the low-altitude approach phase of flight.

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