On July 3, 2008, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration YR-CNG) operated by Eurojet Romania was involved in an aviation accident near Ştefăneşti, Romania in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed while the aircraft was performing a spraying mission, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed in an open field following an engine failure during a completed spraying operation, resulting in injuries to both crew members.
What happened
During the final stages of a spraying mission, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. In response to the mechanical failure, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft struck the ground in an open field, which subsequently triggered a post-crash fire. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
The incident was initiated by an engine failure during the mission.
Both members of the flight crew sustained injuries during the crash.
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the resulting flames.
Probable cause
The engine failed while the aircraft was performing a spraying mission, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing.