No fatalities

2014-05-09: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (RF-00446) — DOSAAF — Terbuny, Russia

Terbuny, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On May 9, 2014, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RF-00446) operated by DOSAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Terbuny, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft returning from a demonstration lost engine power during initial climb, struck power cables, and crashed in an open field. All nine occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Details

The aircraft involved in the accident had just completed a demonstration in Terbuny and was returning to its base located in Gryazi. Shortly after takeoff, while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase, the engine unexpectedly lost power.

Events Leading to the Crash

Due to the loss of engine power, the aircraft experienced significant difficulty in gaining altitude. While attempting to maintain flight, the aircraft struck a set of overhead power cables. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed into an open field, coming to rest on the ground.

Occupant and Aircraft Status

All nine occupants aboard the aircraft evacuated without injury. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact with the power cables and the subsequent crash, rendering it beyond repair.

Investigation and Probable Cause

The official accident investigation was conducted. The probable cause was determined to be a loss of engine power. The specific reason for the engine power loss could not be identified.