Fatal aircraft accident near Rodina village

2 fatalities • Rodina, Kazakhstan • Takeoff (climb)

An agricultural spraying aircraft crashed into a power line during a mission near Rodina, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During an agricultural spraying operation for Rodina Agrofirm, an aircraft was performing routine rotations over a designated area. Following the completion of five morning missions, the crew refueled the aircraft with necessary chemicals at an airfield situated approximately 10 km from the village of Rodina.

Upon departing from the airfield, the aircraft struck a wooden utility pole belonging to an electric power line. This impact caused the plane to lose altitude, leading to a crash into flames roughly 100 meters from the point of the initial collision.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in two fatalities and two serious injuries.
  • The pilot was killed immediately following the impact.
  • Two other crew members sustained critical injuries; one of these individuals, the copilot, succumbed to their injuries the following day.
  • The primary cause of the descent was the collision with an electric power line pillar shortly after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a wooden electric power line pole during the initial climb phase of flight.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-06-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Rodina, Kazakhstan?

An agricultural spraying aircraft crashed into a power line during a mission near Rodina, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-06-20 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 2019-06-20 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration UP-A0116, operated by Navigator, at Rodina, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a wooden electric power line pole during the initial climb phase of flight.

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