Crop spraying aircraft collision with truck in Băleni

No fatalities • Băleni, Romania • Flight

An agricultural aircraft collided with a truck during a crop spraying operation in Băleni, resulting in a crash-landing and post-impact fire.

What happened

During an agricultural mission in Băleni, a crew was engaged in applying insecticides to various fields. While transitioning between two different areas for spraying, the aircraft flew at an insufficient altitude. As the plane crossed over a roadway, it struck the roof of a truck. The impact caused the aircraft to lose control, leading to a crash-landing in a nearby field. Following the impact, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed.

Findings

  • The incident occurred during the low-altitude maneuvering phase of a crop spraying flight.
  • The collision was caused by insufficient altitude while traversing a road.
  • The crash resulted in two injuries to the crew members.
  • The aircraft was lost due to a post-crash fire.

Probable cause

The pilot maintained an inadequate altitude while transitioning between fields, leading to a collision with a vehicle on a road.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-06-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Băleni, Romania?

An agricultural aircraft collided with a truck during a crop spraying operation in Băleni, resulting in a crash-landing and post-impact fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-06-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-06-06 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration YR-DAX, operated by Aeroserv, at Băleni, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot maintained an inadequate altitude while transitioning between fields, leading to a collision with a vehicle on a road.

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