Crop-spraying aircraft crash near Gazimurski Zavod

1 fatality • Gazimurski Zavod, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed during a low-altitude maneuver while performing agricultural duties, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

During an agricultural mission for the Gazimuro-Zavodski sovkhoz, an aircraft engaged in crop-spraying operations experienced a sudden loss of altitude. While executing a left-hand turn at a low altitude, the plane entered a stall. The impact occurred in an open field situated approximately six kilometers west of the Gazimurski Zavod airport.

Following the crash, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed by the flames. The incident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury among the crew members on board.

Findings

While an official determination regarding the exact cause of the accident remains unavailable, investigators considered several potential factors. Possible contributors to the crash include a mechanical engine failure occurring during the final left turn at low altitude, improper maneuvering techniques by the pilot during a sharp turn, or a loss of situational awareness by the flight crew.

Probable cause

The exact cause was undetermined, though investigators noted possible engine failure, improper piloting technique, or loss of situational awareness.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-06-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Gazimurski Zavod, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed during a low-altitude maneuver while performing agricultural duties, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-06-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-06-11 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-49345, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Gazimurski Zavod, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause was undetermined, though investigators noted possible engine failure, improper piloting technique, or loss of situational awareness.

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