Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 July 2013
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Astana Flown Spur
Registration Number: UP-A0126
Location: Shieli district, Kyzylorda region –
ÿ Kazakhstan
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Fuel pumpFuel pump
Category: Accident
An Antonov 2 biplane aircraft experienced a significant engine failure during a fertilizer application operation at the Khalyk farm in Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan. The failure resulted from a fuel pump malfunction, leading to a forced landing in a rice paddy. Both pilots sustained injuries.An Antonov 2 biplane aircraft experienced a significant engine failure during a fertilizer application operation at the Khalyk farm in Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan. The failure resulted from a fuel pump malfunction, leading to a forced landing in a rice paddy. Both pilots sustained injuries.
Description
The airplane, an Antonov 2 biplane, sustained substantial damage in an accident at the Khalyk farm, Shieli District, Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan. During fertilization of a rice field the engine failed due to a problem with the fuel pump. While the aircraft was flying at a height of 40 metres, the crew opted for a forced landing in a rice paddy, but the aircraft nosed over. Both pilots were injured.
Source of Information
http://tengrinews.kz/events/samolet-an-2-upal-v-kyizyilordinskoy-oblasti-237960/http://tengrinews.kz/events/samolet-an-2-upal-v-kyizyilordinskoy-oblasti-237960/Primary Cause
Fuel pump malfunction leading to engine failure during fertilizer application.Fuel pump malfunction leading to engine failure during fertilizer application.Share on:
