Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 6 January 2018
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2TP
Owner/operator: Unknown
Registration Number: YV1944
Location: La Paragua Airport –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An-2 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, suffering a fire and loss of altitude near La Paragua Airport in Venezuela. Both pilots successfully escaped.An-2 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, suffering a fire and loss of altitude near La Paragua Airport in Venezuela. Both pilots successfully escaped.
Description
The Antonov An-2 was destroyed by fire after impacting the ground shortly after takeoff. The aircraft suddenly lost altitude and impacted a field near La Paragua Airport in Venezuela. Both pilots escaped.
Source of Information
http://www.eluniversal.com/noticias/sucesos/dos-heridos-accidente-aviacion-bolivar_683350http://www.eluniversal.com/noticias/sucesos/dos-heridos-accidente-aviacion-bolivar_683350Primary Cause
Fire caused by impact with the ground.Fire caused by impact with the ground.Share on:
