Crop spraying aircraft engine failure in Sakhanka

No fatalities • Sakhanka, Ukraine • Flight

An engine failure during a low-altitude crop spraying mission in Sakhanka led to a crash that destroyed the aircraft and injured both crew members.

What happened

During a routine agricultural mission in Sakhanka, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. While performing crop spraying operations at a low altitude, the engine failed, leaving the crew with limited options for recovery.

In an attempt to perform an emergency landing following the loss of propulsion, the aircraft struck a fence. The momentum of the impact caused the plane to continue forward until it collided with a group of trees. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Both members of the crew sustained serious injuries during the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring during the low-altitude flight phase.

Probable cause

The engine failed while the aircraft was performing low-altitude crop spraying, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-03-25 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sakhanka, Ukraine?

An engine failure during a low-altitude crop spraying mission in Sakhanka led to a crash that destroyed the aircraft and injured both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-03-25 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-03-25 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration UR-17998, operated by MMK im. Ilyicha, at Sakhanka, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed while the aircraft was performing low-altitude crop spraying, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.

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