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Crop Spraying Aircraft Accident in Sakhanka (UR-17998)

Sakhanka, UkraineFlight

On March 25, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UR-17998) operated by MMK im. Ilyicha was involved in an aviation accident near Sakhanka, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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 crop spraying aircraft crashed in Sakhanka after an engine failure at low altitude. Both pilots were seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During a crop spraying mission in Sakhanka, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while flying at low altitude. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck a fence and subsequently collided with trees. Both pilots sustained serious injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material. ## Safety Implications The incident highlights the critical importance of engine reliability and emergency landing procedures in low-altitude agricultural operations. The collision with a fence and trees during the emergency landing underscores the challenges faced by pilots in such situations.