Engine failure and building strike during emergency landing

No fatalities • Georgetown, United States of America • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an engine seizure during its initial climb, leading to an emergency landing attempt that resulted in a collision with a building.

What happened

While performing the departure climb, the aircraft suffered a sudden loss of engine power. In response to the power loss, the crew initiated emergency protocols and began a forced approach toward a nearby field to conduct an emergency landing.

During the descent and approach phase, the pilot identified a ditch crossing the intended landing path. To avoid this obstacle, the pilot maneuvered the aircraft to the right to align the flight path parallel to the ditch. As the aircraft was on its landing roll, the pilot attempted an evasive maneuver to prevent a collision with a nearby structure by intentionally performing a ground loop. During this attempt to avoid the building, the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the structure.

Findings

Post-accident inspections of the engine revealed that the unit had seized because of an internal mechanical failure. While the seizure was confirmed as the reason for the loss of power, the specific underlying cause of the internal engine failure remains undetermined.

Probable cause

An internal engine failure caused the engine to seize during the climb, necessitating an emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-06-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Georgetown, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced an engine seizure during its initial climb, leading to an emergency landing attempt that resulted in a collision with a building.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-06-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-06-20 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration N67AN, operated by Robin F. Diver, at Georgetown, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An internal engine failure caused the engine to seize during the climb, necessitating an emergency landing.

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