Fatal aircraft crash during crop-spraying operations in Krasnodar region

2 fatalities • Dinskaya, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into trees and powerline infrastructure during an unauthorized low-altitude flight near Novotitarovka, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a mission involving agricultural spraying for the Kalinina collective farm, an aircraft was involved in a fatal accident near Novotlarovka in the Dinskaya district of the Krasnodar region. While performing unauthorized maneuvers at a low altitude, the aircraft struck a tree approximately 7 meters in height. Following this initial impact, the plane continued through several more trees and collided with a powerline mast.

The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft struck a residential building before ultimately crashing into a garden area. The impact caused the wreckage to ignite, resulting in a post-crash fire. There were two fatalities recorded, consisting of the pilot and one passenger.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the flight was being conducted without proper authorization. The primary factor contributing to the crash was pilot error during the execution of low-altitude maneuvers.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot performing unauthorized maneuvers at a low altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-05-15 Antonov AN-2 accident near Dinskaya, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into trees and powerline infrastructure during an unauthorized low-altitude flight near Novotitarovka, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-05-15 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-05-15 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-32607, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Dinskaya, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the pilot performing unauthorized maneuvers at a low altitude.

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