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Crop-Spraying Aircraft Crash Near Primorsko-Akhtarsk (RF-00428)

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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: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in a field about 20 km southeast of Primorsko-Akhtarsk after an engine failure. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, collided with power cables, and was injured.

Incident Overview During a crop-spraying mission, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft collided with power cables and crashed in a field located about 20 km southeast of Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact and was destroyed by a post-crash fire. The pilot was injured in the accident. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure for unknown reasons. No other factors were identified in the source material as contributing to the incident.

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

A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in a field about 20 km southeast of Primorsko-Akhtarsk after an engine failure. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, collided with power cables, and was injured.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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