Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 17 June 2006
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2P
Owner/operator: Flamingo
Registration Number: UN-70367
Location: 4 km from Taiynsha –
ÿ Kazakhstan
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft, during a crop spraying flight, experienced a catastrophic crash-landing and overturned after performing risky maneuvers at low level. The crew was attempting to impress a group of women, resulting in loss of control.An Antonov aircraft, during a crop spraying flight, experienced a catastrophic crash-landing and overturned after performing risky maneuvers at low level. The crew was attempting to impress a group of women, resulting in loss of control.
Description
The Antonov was returning to Taiynsha from a crop spraying flight when it crash-landed and overturned. Unconfirmed reports say that the crew were performing risky manoeuvres at low level, trying to impress a group of women. Control was lost during a steep turn at 10-15 m height.
Primary Cause
Rogue maneuvers and loss of control during a steep turn at low altitude.Rogue maneuvers and loss of control during a steep turn at low altitude.Share on:
