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Crop Spraying Aircraft Crash in Bereke (UP-A0273)

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On June 26, 2016, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UP-A0273) operated by Private Kazakh was involved in an aviation accident near Bereke, Kazakhstan in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A crop spraying aircraft crashed in Bereke, northwest of Almaty, after engine vibration and power loss at low altitude. The pilot was killed, a mechanic was seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating a crop spraying mission in the Bereke area, located northwest of Almaty. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was carrying two occupants: the pilot and a passenger who was a mechanic. ## Sequence of Events While flying at a low height, the engine began to vibrate and subsequently lost power. In response to the loss of power, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. During this attempt, the aircraft struck the ground and crashed, immediately bursting into flames. ## Casualties and Damage The pilot was killed in the crash. The mechanic, who was aboard as a passenger, sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.

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