On August 27, 1996, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration ER-33647) operated by Moldaeroservice was involved in an aviation accident near Pelenia, Moldova in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by a collision with power lines following a failure by the crew to follow necessary safety procedures. 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 local spraying mission ended in a fatal crash after an aircraft struck utility lines while flying at low altitude.
What happened
During a scheduled agricultural spraying operation in Pelenia, an aircraft was performing a mission at a low altitude. While navigating the area, the aircraft struck overhead power lines. This impact caused the plane to lose altitude rapidly, resulting in a crash into a nearby field.
There were two fatalities recorded during the accident, as both members of the flight crew perished in the impact.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the accident was the result of the aircraft colliding with electrical infrastructure. The investigation determined that the primary factor was the crew's failure to adhere to established safety protocols while operating at low heights.
Probable cause
The crash was caused by a collision with power lines following a failure by the crew to follow necessary safety procedures.