Azov - Azov

On May 10, 2015 at 02:33 PM, Azov - Azov experienced a crash involving PZL-Mielec AN-2, operated by DOSAAF, with the event recorded near Azov Rostov oblast.

The flight was categorized as skydiving / paratroopers and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

13 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 13 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The aircraft departed Azov-Almaz Airfield on a skydiving mission, carrying 12 skydivers and one pilot on behalf of the Azov Flying Club. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return for an emergency landing when the aircraft lost height and crashed in an open field located near the airport, bursting into flames. All 13 occupants were rescued, among them one passenger suffered minor injuries. The aircraft was totally destroyed by fire.

Aircraft reference details include registration RF-01159, MSN 1G108-24, year of manufacture 1969.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 47.1139°, 39.4260°.