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: The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the initial climb phase, leading to a stall and subsequent impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Zielona Góra following an engine failure during its initial climb.
What happened
During a local aerial survey mission intended to monitor forest fires, a single-engine aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue near the Zielona Góra region. The flight was in the process of its initial climb immediately after departing from the airfield when the engine ceased functioning.
Following the loss of power, the aircraft entered a stall condition and descended into a densely wooded area. The impact resulted in significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss. There were three people on board during the incident; all three occupants sustained injuries, though no fatalities were reported.
Findings
Investigations into the accident focused on the sudden loss of propulsion. The primary factor identified in the crash was an engine failure, although the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the initial climb phase, leading to a stall and subsequent impact.