Crop-spraying aircraft crash near Primorsko-Akhtarsk

No fatalities • Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia • Flight

An engine failure during a crop-spraying mission led to an aircraft collision with power lines and a subsequent post-crash fire near Primorsko-Akhtarsk.

What happened

During a routine agricultural spraying operation, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. In an attempt to perform an emergency landing following the engine failure, the pilot maneuvered the aircraft toward a field. During this descent, the plane struck overhead power cables.

The impact caused the aircraft to crash into a field situated approximately 20 km southeast of Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe. The pilot sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with an engine failure during the mission.
  • The collision with electrical infrastructure occurred during the emergency descent phase.

Probable cause

The engine failed during a crop-spraying mission, leading to a collision with power lines during an attempted emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-06-13 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia?

An engine failure during a crop-spraying mission led to an aircraft collision with power lines and a subsequent post-crash fire near Primorsko-Akhtarsk.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-06-13 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-06-13 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RF-00428, operated by ROSTO, at Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during a crop-spraying mission, leading to a collision with power lines during an attempted emergency landing.

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