Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2009
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2TP
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area – Ejrcito de Nicaragua
Registration Number: 75
Location: 0,8 km NE of Managua-Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) –
ÿ Nicaragua
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An Antonov 2 aircraft operated by the Nicaraguan Air Force experienced a forced landing near Managua-Augusto C. Sandino Airport (MGA) following engine problems during a test flight. The aircraft was approaching the airport at approximately 200 meters and suffered engine issues while on approach. The pilot initiated a forced landing in a field adjacent to the airport.An Antonov 2 aircraft operated by the Nicaraguan Air Force experienced a forced landing near Managua-Augusto C. Sandino Airport (MGA) following engine problems during a test flight. The aircraft was approaching the airport at approximately 200 meters and suffered engine issues while on approach. The pilot initiated a forced landing in a field adjacent to the airport.
Description
An Antonov 2, operated by the Nicaraguan Air Force, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Managua-Augusto C. Sandino Airport (MGA). The flight had departed the Managua Airport on a test flight after maintenance work had been accomplished on the engine. While on approach to the airport, at a height of about 200 m, engine problems occurred. The pilot made a forced landing in the field of a farm, some 800 metres short of the runway.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during a test flight.Engine failure during a test flight.Share on:
