On June 20, 2019, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UP-A0116) operated by Navigator was involved in an aviation accident near Rodina, Kazakhstan during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A crop spraying aircraft collided with a wooden power line pillar shortly after takeoff, killing the captain and later the copilot, and seriously injuring two others.
Accident Overview
A crew engaged in agricultural spraying operations for Rodina Agrofirm completed five rotations in the morning. After refueling with chemicals, the airplane departed from an airfield located approximately 10 kilometers from the village of Rodina.
Collision and Crash
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft struck a wooden pillar of an electric power line. It lost altitude and crashed in flames about 100 meters beyond the point of impact.
Injuries and Fatalities
The captain was killed in the accident. Two other occupants sustained serious injuries. The following day, the copilot died from injuries sustained in the crash.
What happened in the 20 Jun 2019 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Rodina, Kazakhstan?
A crop spraying aircraft collided with a wooden power line pillar shortly after takeoff, killing the captain and later the copilot, and seriously injuring two others.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jun 2019 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Jun 2019 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration UP-A0116, operated by Navigator, at Rodina, Kazakhstan.
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