Aircraft collision with power lines near Zelenokumsk

2 fatalities • Gorkaya Balka, Russia • Flight

A crop dusting mission ended in a fatal crash after an aircraft struck high-voltage power lines in the Stavropol krai region.

What happened

During a scheduled agricultural spraying operation in the Stavropol krai, an aircraft struck high-voltage power lines. The incident occurred in a field located near the village of Gorkaya Balka, situated approximately 10 km northeast of Zelenokumsk. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was performing a low-altitude cruise. Following the collision with the electrical infrastructure, the aircraft crashed into the ground and subsequently caught fire.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating at a low altitude during a spraying mission.
  • The impact with the power lines caused the aircraft to crash and burst into flames.
  • There were two fatalities involving the crew members on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with high-voltage power lines while flying at a low altitude during a spraying mission.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-06-13 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Gorkaya Balka, Russia?

A crop dusting mission ended in a fatal crash after an aircraft struck high-voltage power lines in the Stavropol krai region.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-06-13 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-06-13 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-84744, operated by Aviaagro, at Gorkaya Balka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with high-voltage power lines while flying at a low altitude during a spraying mission.

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