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Single-Engine Aircraft Crash During Forest Fire Survey Flight Near Zielona Góra (SP-ANA)

Zielona Góra-Przylep, PolandTakeoff (climb)

On September 2, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration SP-ANA) operated by Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej - AZL was involved in an aviation accident near Zielona Góra-Przylep, Poland during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Zielona Góra shortly after takeoff during a forest fire survey flight. The engine failed in initial climb, causing a stall. All three occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Flight Context A single-engine aircraft was conducting a local survey flight related to a forest fire in the region of Zielona Góra. The flight was in its initial phase when the incident occurred. ## Sequence of Events Shortly after takeoff, while the aircraft was in initial climb, the engine failed. The loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, and it subsequently crashed in a wooded area. ## Casualties and Damage All three occupants on board were injured in the crash. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, resulting in a total loss. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure for unknown reasons.

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