On July 2, 1993, an Antonov AN-2 operated by ROSTO was involved in an aviation accident near Oktyabrsky, Russia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a tree while the pilot was attempting a left turn at the edge of a field. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed and caught fire after striking a tree during a turn, resulting in three fatalities.
What happened
During an attempt to execute a left turn at the edge of a field, the aircraft collided with a tree. The impact caused the aircraft to crash and subsequently burst into flames. The accident resulted in three fatalities, involving the pilot and two teenagers. Investigations revealed that the two passengers were not authorized to be part of the flight.
Findings
The aircraft struck a tree while performing a maneuver at the boundary of the field.
The pilot was performing a left turn at the limit of the field when the collision occurred.
The passengers on board were not permitted participants in the flight operation.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck a tree while the pilot was attempting a left turn at the edge of a field.