Single-engine aircraft crash during low-altitude flight

No fatalities • Gryzy, Poland • Flight

A single-engine airplane crashed after striking treetops while flying at a low altitude, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During a period of low-altitude flight, a single-engine airplane encountered obstacles in its flight path. The aircraft made contact with the tops of trees, which caused the plane to pitch forward into a nosedown position. This sequence of events led to a crash at the scene.

At the time of the accident, there was only one person on board the aircraft. The pilot sustained injuries as a result of the impact.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating at a low height when the incident occurred.
  • The primary sequence leading to the crash involved the plane striking treetops before descending into the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck tree tops while flying at a low altitude, causing it to nose down and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-05-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Gryzy, Poland?

A single-engine airplane crashed after striking treetops while flying at a low altitude, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-05-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-05-29 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration SP-WOY, operated by ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services, at Gryzy, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck tree tops while flying at a low altitude, causing it to nose down and crash.

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