On April 14, 1992, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70451) operated by Tatarstan Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sukharevo, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure after carburetor iced up. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in Sukharevo after experiencing carburetor icing and colliding with a power line. The two pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Incident Overview
A crop-spraying operation was underway in the vicinity of Sukharevo, a location situated roughly 23 kilometers to the southwest of Nizhnekamsk. The aircraft, while flying at a low altitude as part of its spraying duties, experienced a sudden loss of engine power. Investigators determined that this power loss was attributable to the formation of ice in the carburetor. The flight crew then initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, during this attempt, the aircraft made contact with a high-voltage power transmission line. Following this collision, the aircraft crashed to the ground. The outcome of the accident included injuries to both pilots and the complete destruction of the aircraft.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause of the accident was an engine failure after the carburetor iced up.
What happened in the 14 Apr 1992 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sukharevo, Russia?
A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in Sukharevo after experiencing carburetor icing and colliding with a power line. The two pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 1992 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Apr 1992 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70451, operated by Tatarstan Airlines, at Sukharevo, Russia.
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