Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 6 May 2006
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2
Owner/operator: Moldaeroservice
Registration Number: ER-35538
Location: near Mersin –
ÿ Trkiye
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent in a mountainous area. The aircraft was transmitting a high-pitched whine, followed by a sudden loss of altitude and control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent in a mountainous area. The aircraft was transmitting a high-pitched whine, followed by a sudden loss of altitude and control.
Description
Crashed in mountainous area.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a rapidly failing engine component.Loss of control due to a rapidly failing engine component.Share on:
