We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The crew departed Polyarny Airport on a cargo flight to Olenek. En route, weather conditions worsened with mist, low clouds and icing conditions. The crew decided to return to Polyarny when the engine lost power. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, he attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in rough terrain. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause (official findings): The following contributing factors were identified: -
PZL-Mielec AN-2