Crop spraying aircraft crash near Tezhen

1 fatality • Komsomol, Turkmenistan • Flight

An agricultural aircraft crashed in Komsomol during an evasive maneuver to avoid birds, resulting in one fatality on the ground.

What happened

During a routine crop spraying operation near Komsomol, located west of Tezhen, the flight crew encountered a flock of birds while operating at a low altitude. In an attempt to avoid the birds, the crew performed an evasive maneuver. During this movement, the aircraft type lost sufficient altitude and made contact with a utility pole via its landing gear. The subsequent impact caused the plane to crash.

Findings

  • The incident occurred during the low-altitude flight phase of the mission.
  • The collision with ground infrastructure was triggered by an attempt to avoid bird strikes.
  • There were two injuries reported among the crew, both described as minor.
  • The accident resulted in one fatality involving a person on the ground.

Probable cause

The pilot's attempt to maneuver around a flock of birds led to a loss of altitude and contact with a pole.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-09-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Komsomol, Turkmenistan?

An agricultural aircraft crashed in Komsomol during an evasive maneuver to avoid birds, resulting in one fatality on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-09-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-09-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-25590, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Komsomol, Turkmenistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's attempt to maneuver around a flock of birds led to a loss of altitude and contact with a pole.

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