Agricultural aircraft crash during survey flight in Berezovka

No fatalities • Berezovka, Russia • Flight

An agricultural aircraft crashed in a field in Berezovka after the pilot's control input caused a roll during an attempt to retrieve a fallen map.

What happened

During an aerial spraying operation in Berezovka, the crew was performing an initial survey flight intended to identify the boundaries of the target area. During this mission, a map slid from the dashboard and landed in the aisle between the two pilots.

As the captain attempted to retrieve the fallen document, an accidental movement of the control stick occurred. This input caused the aircraft to roll sharply to the right, leading to a crash in a nearby field. The incident resulted in two injuries among the crew members involved in the flight.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was pilot error during the attempt to recover an object from the cockpit floor.

Probable cause

The pilot's accidental manipulation of the control stick while attempting to retrieve a map caused an uncontrolled roll and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-07-09 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Berezovka, Russia?

An agricultural aircraft crashed in a field in Berezovka after the pilot's control input caused a roll during an attempt to retrieve a fallen map.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-07-09 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-07-09 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07791, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Berezovka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's accidental manipulation of the control stick while attempting to retrieve a map caused an uncontrolled roll and subsequent crash.

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