Ust-Kamenogorsk - Aksuat

On February 26, 2020 at 12:26 PM, Ust-Kamenogorsk - Aksuat experienced a crash involving PZL-Mielec AN-2, operated by Orlan 2000, with the event recorded near Ust-Kamenogorsk West Kazakhstan.

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

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The single engine airplane departed Ust-Kamenogorsk Airport on an ambulance flight to Aksuat. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the crew encountered engine problems. They elected to make an emergency in a snow covered field. The airplane came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration UP-A0001, MSN 1G140-49, year of manufacture 1972.