Date:	Thursday 7 January 1971
Time:	11:50
Type:	Antonov An-2M
Owner/operator:	Khemka Aviation
Registration:	VT-DZB
MSN:	801823
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	near Patna -   India
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:

Narrative:
The An-2 biplane was heading to a field for a crop spraying demonstration. After reducing power to the cruise setting, a loss of power occurred. The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the forced landing that followed.
The power loss was caused by a mechanical failure in the throttle control system because of inadequate maintenance.

Civil aircraft accidents 1971 / Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, CAD, ASD

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