No fatalities

2009-06-13: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (RF-00428) — ROSTO — Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia

Primorsko-Akhtarsk, RussiaFlight

On June 13, 2009, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RF-00428) operated by ROSTO was involved in an aviation accident near Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for reasons that remain undetermined. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781196694Data APIEditorial standards

An agricultural aircraft crashed in a field southeast of Primorsko-Akhtarsk following an engine failure and subsequent collision with power lines.

What happened

During the course of a crop-spraying operation, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. In an effort to perform an emergency landing, the pilot maneuvered the plane toward a nearby field; however, during this descent, the aircraft struck electrical power cables.

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

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring during the mission.

Probable cause

The engine failed for reasons that remain undetermined.