Loss of control during agricultural spraying mission

No fatalities • Pervomayskiy, Russia • Flight

An aircraft crashed in an open field following a loss of control while performing low-altitude spraying operations.

What happened

During an aerial spraying operation, an aircraft was operating at a low altitude when the pilot-in-command became distracted. This lapse in attention led to a loss of control over the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed into an open field.

At the time of the accident, the crew was engaged in a mission requiring precise maneuvering near the ground. Following the impact, the status and fate of the crew members remained unknown.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the pilot-in-command becoming distracted during flight, which directly resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The pilot's distraction during low-altitude operations led to a loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-05-31 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Pervomayskiy, Russia?

An aircraft crashed in an open field following a loss of control while performing low-altitude spraying operations.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-05-31 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-05-31 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02791, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Pervomayskiy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's distraction during low-altitude operations led to a loss of control.

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