On August 8, 2002, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-33322) operated by Eysk Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Sladky Liman, Russia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Intoxication of both occupants, takeoff with locked ailerons, and poor flight preparation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot and technician were killed when their aircraft rolled left after liftoff at 10 meters, struck a power line support, and crashed. Investigation revealed intoxication and locked ailerons.
Accident Details
During an evening local flight, a pilot and a technician took off. After reaching a height of approximately 10 meters, the aircraft rolled to the left. It impacted a concrete support of a power line and then crashed 38 meters further, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined that both occupants were intoxicated at the time of the accident. Additionally, the aircraft took off while the ailerons were still locked. The investigation cited poor flight preparation as a contributing factor.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be intoxication of both occupants, takeoff with locked ailerons, and poor flight preparation.