On May 15, 1983, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02877) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kubitet, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with trees while operating at a low altitude during an agricultural spraying mission. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed into trees while performing a crop dusting operation at a low altitude, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
During an aerial application mission involving the dispersal of agricultural products, an aircraft was operating at a low altitude. While navigating the flight path, the plane made contact with several trees, which led to a subsequent crash.
Despite the impact and the destruction of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported following the incident. The crew members on board survived the event without injury.
Findings
The accident occurred while the aircraft was in a low-altitude flight phase.
The primary sequence of events involved the aircraft striking trees during its spraying mission.
Probable cause
The aircraft collided with trees while operating at a low altitude during an agricultural spraying mission.
What happened in the 15 May 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kubitet, Russia?
An aircraft crashed into trees while performing a crop dusting operation at a low altitude, resulting in no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 May 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 May 1983 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02877, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kubitet, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft collided with trees while operating at a low altitude during an agricultural spraying mission.
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