Aircraft stall and crash during agricultural mission in Novomusino

No fatalities • Novomusino, Russia • Flight

An aircraft involved in a spraying operation crashed in Novomusino after experiencing an aerodynamic stall during an attempt to correct its flight path.

What happened

During an agricultural spraying operation in Novomusino, the crew was operating an aircraft at a low altitude. Shortly after departing, the crew reached an altitude of approximately 50 metres, at which point the flaps were retracted while maintaining a velocity of 140 km/h.

As the aircraft approached the intended target area for the mission, the crew determined that the flight position was inaccurate. In an effort to rectify the positioning, the crew attempted to increase both the airspeed and the altitude of the aircraft. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall and subsequently crashed.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair during the impact.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries as both pilots successfully evacuated the wreckage following the crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall while the crew attempted to gain speed and altitude to correct their flight path.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-06-28 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Novomusino, Russia?

An aircraft involved in a spraying operation crashed in Novomusino after experiencing an aerodynamic stall during an attempt to correct its flight path.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-06-28 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-06-28 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-71272, operated by Bashkirian Airlines - Bashkirskie Avialinii, at Novomusino, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall while the crew attempted to gain speed and altitude to correct their flight path.

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