Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 7 January 1971
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2M
Owner/operator: Khemka Aviation
Registration Number: VT-DZB
Location: near Patna –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Throttle control systemThrottle control system
Category: Accident
A An-2 biplane aircraft experienced a loss of power during a crop spraying demonstration field operation. A mechanical failure in the throttle control system, resulting from inadequate maintenance, caused the power loss, leading to a significant structural damage during a forced landing.A An-2 biplane aircraft experienced a loss of power during a crop spraying demonstration field operation. A mechanical failure in the throttle control system, resulting from inadequate maintenance, caused the power loss, leading to a significant structural damage during a forced landing.
Description
The An-2 biplane was heading to a field for a crop spraying demonstration. After reducing power to the cruise setting, a loss of power occurred. The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the forced landing that followed. The power loss was caused by a mechanical failure in the throttle control system because of inadequate maintenance.
Primary Cause
Inadequate maintenance of the throttle control system.Inadequate maintenance of the throttle control system.Share on:
