Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 March 2003
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Anuschka Club International, lsf Kaunas Aviation
Registration Number: LY-KAG
Location: St. Moritz-Samedan Airport (SMV) –
ÿ Switzerland
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Investigating Agency: BFU Switz.BFU Switz.
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced engine failure during takeoff at 130 meters altitude, resulting in a left turn and a bumpy landing. The pilot initiated a reverse curve and subsequently lost engine power. The aircraft flipped over and sustained significant damage.An Antonov aircraft experienced engine failure during takeoff at 130 meters altitude, resulting in a left turn and a bumpy landing. The pilot initiated a reverse curve and subsequently lost engine power. The aircraft flipped over and sustained significant damage.
Description
The aircraft lost engine power at 130m AGL after takeoff. The pilot made a left turn and flew back to the airfield. He touched some trees and made a bumpy landing. The Antonov flipped over and sustained substantial damage. The occupants escaped uninjured. Cause (translated from German): The accident is attributable to the fact that the engine of the aircraft quit in the climb phase and the plane did not have enough height for a reverse curve. To the engine failure may have contributed: – Carburettor icing – Incorrect adjustment of the mixture control
Primary Cause
Engine failure during climb phase, potentially exacerbated by carburetor icing or incorrect mixture control.Engine failure during climb phase, potentially exacerbated by carburetor icing or incorrect mixture control.Share on:
