No fatalities

1975-09-22: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (SP-WNZ) — ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services — Skopje, Macedonia

Skopje, MacedoniaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 22, 1975, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration SP-WNZ) operated by ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near Skopje, Macedonia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An aircraft crashed during landing and subsequently struck a parked plane on the airport apron. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781229825Data APIEditorial standards

Two Antonov An-2 aircraft collided on the apron at Skopje Airport during a landing accident, resulting in the destruction of both planes.

What happened

An accident occurred at Skopje Airport involving two separate aircraft. During the landing phase of flight, an Antonov An-2 crashed upon reaching the airfield. Following the initial impact on the runway, the aircraft veered into the apron area, where it struck a second aircraft parked at the time.

The stationary aircraft involved in the collision was also an Antonov An-2, bearing the registration SP-WOB. The force of the impact caused significant damage to both airframes.

Findings

Both aircraft were completely destroyed as a result of the sequence of events. While the incident resulted in the loss of both planes, the specific number of fatalities or injuries remains unconfirmed, as the fate of the occupants involved has not been determined.

Probable cause

An aircraft crashed during landing and subsequently struck a parked plane on the airport apron.