Were there any fatalities in the 1995-09-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

Fatal aircraft accident during firefighting mission near Skopje (Z3-BGE)

Q: What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-09-16 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration Z3-BGE, operated by Aviotransport, at Skopje, Macedonia.

On September 16, 1995, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration Z3-BGE) operated by Aviotransport was involved in an aviation accident near Skopje, Macedonia in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances while performing firefighting operations near Skopje, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a mission intended for firefighting, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Skopje. The incident occurred while the aircraft was actively engaged in aerial firefighting efforts. The impact of the crash resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the flight crew lost their lives in the accident.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined at this time. Investigators have not yet released a definitive report regarding the exact sequence of events leading to the impact, and the cause of the accident is currently classified as unknown.

1995-09-16: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (Z3-BGE) — Aviotransport — Skopje, Macedonia

What happened

Findings

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