On December 6, 2001, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration 9A-BKA) operated by Croatian Air Force - Hrvatske Zračne Snage was involved in an aviation accident near Zagreb-Pleso, Croatia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was reported that the loss of control after landing was the consequence of the brakes lock. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a training flight, a single-engine aircraft lost control after touchdown at Zagreb-Pleso Airport, nosed over, and was damaged beyond repair. One of three occupants sustained minor injuries.
Incident
A single-engine aircraft conducting a training flight from Zagreb to Slavonski Brod and back experienced a loss of control after touching down at Zagreb-Pleso Airport. The aircraft, which had just completed the return leg of the flight, nosed down and came to a stop on the airfield.
Aftermath
All three occupants were rescued from the aircraft following the mishap. One of the occupants sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the loss of control after landing was determined to be the consequence of a brakes lock.
What happened in the 6 Dec 2001 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Zagreb-Pleso, Croatia?
During a training flight, a single-engine aircraft lost control after touchdown at Zagreb-Pleso Airport, nosed over, and was damaged beyond repair. One of three occupants sustained minor injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 2001 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Dec 2001 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration 9A-BKA, operated by Croatian Air Force - Hrvatske Zračne Snage, at Zagreb-Pleso, Croatia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
It was reported that the loss of control after landing was the consequence of the brakes lock.
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