Aircraft collision with truck during crop spraying in Băleni

No fatalities • Băleni, Romania • Flight

An agricultural aircraft struck a truck during a crop spraying operation in Băleni, resulting in a crash-landing and subsequent fire.

What happened

During an agricultural mission in Băleni, the crew was engaged in applying insecticides to various fields. While transitioning between two separate areas for spraying, the aircraft flew at a very low altitude over a roadway. During this maneuver, the airplane collided with the roof of a truck traveling on the road.

Following the impact, the aircraft lost control and performed a crash-landing in an adjacent field. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage. Both pilots sustained injuries, and the aircraft was completely destroyed by the flames.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was a loss of control resulting from the mid-air collision with the vehicle. The crew was operating at an extremely low height, approximately three meters above the ground, and failed to identify the presence of traffic on the road during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from ground traffic while flying at a very low altitude, leading to a collision with a truck.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-06-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Băleni, Romania?

An agricultural aircraft struck a truck during a crop spraying operation in Băleni, resulting in a crash-landing and subsequent fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-06-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-06-06 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration YR-DAX, operated by Aeroserv, at Băleni, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from ground traffic while flying at a very low altitude, leading to a collision with a truck.

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