Aircraft collision with vehicle during landing

No fatalities • Krasnodar, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft performing agricultural spraying operations crashed after colliding with a car during its landing sequence.

What happened

During an agricultural mission conducted for the sovkhoz of Rossiya, an aircraft was involved in a ground accident. The flight was engaged in spraying operations when it approached for landing. During the landing phase, the aircraft struck an automobile on the ground.

The impact resulted in a crash of the airplane. Despite the collision and subsequent wreckage, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those involved in the incident.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • A collision with a motor vehicle was the primary event leading to the crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with an automobile while attempting to land.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-07-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Krasnodar, Russia?

An aircraft performing agricultural spraying operations crashed after colliding with a car during its landing sequence.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-07-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-07-30 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-56498, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Krasnodar, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with an automobile while attempting to land.

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