1 fatality

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash During Crop Spraying Mission (UR-17739)

Sasha, UkraineFlight

On September 3, 2011, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UR-17739) operated by Yunikom Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Sasha, Ukraine in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed and burned after striking tree tops while maneuvering at low altitude during a crop spraying mission between Sasha and Kostyukivka, killing the sole pilot on board.

Incident Overview and Context A single-engine aircraft was operating a crop spraying mission between the villages of Sasha and Kostyukivka when it crashed. The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the accident. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact forces and a subsequent post-impact fire, resulting in the pilot's death. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the villages mentioned. ## Sequence of Events During the mission, the aircraft was maneuvering at a low height when it struck tree tops. The impact caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact, and the fire further destroyed the aircraft. The pilot was killed in the accident. ## Investigation and Findings The source does not provide a probable cause or additional details regarding the investigation. The accident is attributed to the aircraft striking tree tops while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to a stall and crash. The destruction of the aircraft was due to the impact forces and the post-impact fire. No further information is available from the provided source.