On June 20, 1996, a Wsk Pzl Mielec AN-2 (registration N67AN) was involved in an aviation accident near Weir, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine seized due to an internal failure; the reason for the failure was not determined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During departure climb, engine power was lost. The pilot executed a forced landing, avoided a ditch by turning, then intentionally ground-looped to avoid a building, striking it with the left wing. Engine seized due to internal failure; cause undetermined.
Incident Overview
During the departure climb, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot executed emergency procedures and initiated a forced approach and landing to a field. While on approach, the pilot observed a ditch crossing the intended landing path and turned the airplane to the right to parallel the ditch.
Landing and Avoidance Maneuver
During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to avoid a building by intentionally ground looping the airplane. During this avoidance maneuver, the left wing struck the building.
Post-Incident Examination
Examination of the airplane revealed that the engine had seized due to an internal failure. The reason for the engine's internal failure was not determined.
Probable cause
The engine seized due to an internal failure; the reason for the failure was not determined.