Accident Overview
On 26 April 2009, at 12:05 local time (10:05 UTC), an Antonov AN-2 airplane, registration OK-JID, operated by Aeroklub Ostrava Aircraft, s.r.o., was involved in an accident at Zábřeh Airport (LKZA). The aircraft was on a ferry flight from Olomouc Airport (LKOL) with no passengers. The crew consisted of two pilots: a 40-year-old captain with an ATPL and 8,000 total flight hours (500 on type), and a 61-year-old second crew member with a PPL and 800 total hours (85 on type). Both held valid licenses and medical certificates.
Flight and Landing
During the approach to Zábřeh, the crew performed at least one reconnaissance circuit to assess wind direction. The wind was reported as 160°, 60° offset from the runway axis. The pilot decided to land as much into the wind as possible. The approach speed was 120–140 km/h. The aircraft overshot the intended touchdown point and touched down farther along the runway. Despite braking after touchdown, the pilot could not stop the aircraft on the runway, and it departed the airport area.
Accident Sequence
After exiting the paved surface, the aircraft entered soft terrain. The nose pitched over, and the propeller struck the ground, followed by the left wings. The aircraft then settled back onto its tailwheel.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained damage to the left halves of both wings and the propeller. No other damage was reported. The two crew members were uninjured; there were no passengers or other casualties.
Meteorological Conditions
According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, the weather at the time (09:30–10:30 UTC) was influenced by a high-pressure ridge, with warm air from the south to southeast. Surface wind was 160–200° at 10–15 kt, gusting 20–25 kt. Visibility was over 10 km, with few clouds above 10,000 ft. Moderate to occasionally severe mechanical turbulence from ground to FL070 was reported. The AFIS officer had informed the crew of wind 170° at 18 kt.
Investigation Findings
The investigation concluded that the pilot held valid licenses, the aircraft had a valid airworthiness certificate, and no alcohol was found in the pilot's system. The accident was attributed to a long landing into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion.
Probable Cause
The investigation determined the cause was a long landing against the wind across the runway, followed by exiting the airport area.