Aircraft crash during agricultural spraying operation in Krasnodar Krai

No fatalities • Goryachy Klyuch, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed near a riverbank in Goryachy Klyuch shortly after takeoff during a chemical spraying mission.

What happened

On the day of the incident, a single-engine aircraft departed from an open field situated in Goryachy Klyuch, within the Krasnodar krai region. The mission involved the application of chemical products to a nearby wooded area. During the initial climb, while the aircraft had reached an altitude of approximately 15 metres, it experienced an aerodynamic stall.

Following the stall, the aircraft descended and struck the shore of a river. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. The mission was carrying a payload of roughly 700 liters of chemical substances at the time of the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the early stages of flight.
  • There were 2 injuries reported among the crew members involved in the operation.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-05-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Goryachy Klyuch, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near a riverbank in Goryachy Klyuch shortly after takeoff during a chemical spraying mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-05-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-05-06 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-40373, operated by IE Batak SG, at Goryachy Klyuch, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude shortly after takeoff.

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