Single-engine aircraft crash near Armavir Airport

2 fatalities • Prochnookopskaya, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine airplane crashed in a wooded area near Prochookopskaya during a night landing attempt, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a local flight near Prochookopskaya, a single-engine airplane was involved in a fatal accident while attempting to land under night conditions. During the final approach, the aircraft struck power line cables, which caused it to crash into a nearby forested region. The wreckage was located approximately 10 km north of the Armavir Airport, where the plane was found in an inverted position.

Findings

  • The aircraft struck electrical infrastructure during the landing phase.
  • The impact resulted in two fatalities.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the collision with power line cables during the night approach.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power lines while attempting to land at night.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-07-15 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Prochnookopskaya, Russia?

A single-engine airplane crashed in a wooded area near Prochookopskaya during a night landing attempt, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-07-15 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 2022-07-15 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-02240, operated by Private Russia, at Prochnookopskaya, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck power lines while attempting to land at night.

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