Collision involving two Antonov An-2 aircraft at Skopje Airport

No fatalities • Skopje, Macedonia • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-09-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Skopje, Macedonia?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-09-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-09-22 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration SP-WNZ, operated by ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services, at Skopje, Macedonia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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