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Fatal crop spraying accident in open field (UR-84559)

Kolyadynets, UkraineFlight

On May 11, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UR-84559) operated by Bosfor was involved in an aviation accident near Kolyadynets, Ukraine in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft likely experienced an engine failure which led to an aerodynamic stall during low-altitude flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into an open field during a low-altitude agricultural mission, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During an agricultural mission involving the application of herbicides, an aircraft crashed into an open field. The crew was performing a crop spraying operation at a low altitude when the aircraft experienced a stall. The impact occurred while the plane was operating at a low height above the terrain.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in two fatalities.
  • The aircraft was carrying a payload of herbicides at the time of the crash.
  • Preliminary observations suggest that engine failure may have been the primary factor leading to the loss of control and subsequent stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft likely experienced an engine failure which led to an aerodynamic stall during low-altitude flight.
Engine failure

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