Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 18 July 2000
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2
Owner/operator: Unknown
Location: 200 km N of Chisinau –
ÿ Moldova
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident

An An-2 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure while flying between two Ukrainian cities through Moldavan air space. The plane struck power lines and crashed, resulting in injuries to both occupants. Preliminary investigation suggests the aircraft was engaged in illegal smuggling activities, potentially involving the transportation of cigarettes and tobacco.An An-2 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure while flying between two Ukrainian cities through Moldavan air space. The plane struck power lines and crashed, resulting in injuries to both occupants. Preliminary investigation suggests the aircraft was engaged in illegal smuggling activities, potentially involving the transportation of cigarettes and tobacco.
Description
The An-2 plane had suffered an engine failure, struck power lines and crashed. The plane was probably engaged in illegally smuggling cigarettes and tobacco. Both occupants were injured. The plane was flying between two Ukrainian cities through Moldavan air space.
Source of Information
http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-light-plane-crashes-in-moldova-3443.htmlhttp://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-light-plane-crashes-in-moldova-3443.htmlPrimary Cause
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