Emergency landing of crop sprayer near Zhytomyr

No fatalities • Dibrova, Ukraine • Flight

An engine fire forced an emergency landing in a field near Dibrova, resulting in minor injuries to the crew and the loss of the aircraft.

What happened

During a routine agricultural spraying operation near Dibrova, located approximately 60 km northwest of Zhytomyr, the aircraft experienced a sudden engine fire while in flight. In response to the fire, the crew initiated an emergency descent to locate a suitable landing site.

The pilots successfully reached an open field to perform the landing. However, as the aircraft type made contact with the ground, it rolled several meters before the momentum caused the plane to overturn. The aircraft came to a final stop in an upside-down position.

Outcomes

  • Both members of the crew managed to exit the wreckage following the impact.
  • The two pilots sustained only minor injuries during the incident.
  • The crop sprayer sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Probable cause

An engine fire during flight necessitated an emergency landing in a field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-03-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Dibrova, Ukraine?

An engine fire forced an emergency landing in a field near Dibrova, resulting in minor injuries to the crew and the loss of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-03-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-03-30 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration UR-54873, operated by Mykolayiv-Aero, at Dibrova, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine fire during flight necessitated an emergency landing in a field.

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