What happened
During a scheduled agricultural operation for the Arteni state farm, an aircraft was performing low-altitude crop spraying over vineyards in Armenia's Talin district. While flying at a low altitude under conditions where visibility was restricted to approximately one kilometer, the aircraft struck high-voltage powerlines situated roughly 400 meters north of the Arteni railway station.
Following the impact with the electrical infrastructure, the plane lost control and crashed approximately 85 meters from the initial point of collision. The accident resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries. The deceased was a local guide traveling as a passenger, while both members of the flight crew sustained significant injuries during the crash.
Findings
- The incident occurred during low-visibility conditions, with sightlines limited to one kilometer.
- The primary factor in the accident was the collision with high-voltage powerlines during low-level flight operations.