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Single-engine aircraft crash during low-altitude flight (SP-WOY)

Gryzy, PolandFlight

On May 29, 1978, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration SP-WOY) operated by ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near Gryzy, Poland in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck tree tops while flying at a low altitude, causing it to nose down and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Related events

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