On October 10, 2013, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UR-54853) operated by Private Ukrainian was involved in an aviation accident near Skulyn, Ukraine during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An illegal night flight carrying Belarusian cigarettes crashed while approaching an unused airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants died.
Accident Details
A single-engine aircraft, conducting an illegal flight, crashed in an open field at night. The accident occurred while the aircraft was approaching an unused airfield. The aircraft was carrying a significant load of Belarusian cigarettes. Upon impact, the aircraft was destroyed, but no fire ensued. Both occupants were killed.
Aircraft History
The aircraft was operating under the registration UR-54853. This registration had been declared illegal because it had been involved in a previous accident in Ukraine on 7 February 2013. The registration SP-AOD was still painted on the lower left wing. The aircraft had been operated illegally under the UR-54853 registration since summer 2013.