On July 30, 1980, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-56498) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Krasnodar, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with an automobile while attempting to land. 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 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.
What happened in the 30 Jul 1980 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 30 Jul 1980 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jul 1980 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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