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Antonov An-2 crashes in Sweden
Antonov An-2
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Rafael Ramos
7/10/2023
An Antonov An-2, carrying 5 people, had an accident while taking off in Sweden. The plane, which is the largest single engine in the world, is the first model built by Antonov (unit built in 1981). The aircraft took off without enough power for a safe takeoff and crashed meters later.
The pilot tried to land on a road ahead, but he would have to go over trees. The plane failed and hit them. Fortunately, no passengers or crew were seriously injured.
The aircraft was privately owned. Swedish authorities have launched an investigation into the accident.
Pilot Kjell Brattfors explained to the Swedish press that he had flown the aircraft for 30 years and that pre-flight checks were considered normal. "We tested the engine and everything and then it didn't take off," he said.
See the video of the accident in the external link below.
Antonov An-2
GFDL 1.2, via wikimedia commons
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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