Single-engine aircraft crash in field following cable strike

5 fatalities • Sinj, Croatia • Flight

A low-altitude flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash after the plane struck power lines and caught fire.

What happened

During a low-altitude cruise, a single-engine aircraft collided with overhead power cables. The impact caused the aircraft to crash into an open field, where the wreckage subsequently burst into flames. The accident resulted in five fatalities among the occupants, though one passenger managed to survive the impact and ensuing fire.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft's contact with electrical infrastructure during its low-level flight phase. The collision with the power lines led to the immediate loss of control and the subsequent post-crash fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-01-26 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sinj, Croatia?

A low-altitude flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash after the plane struck power lines and caught fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-01-26 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-01-26 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration 9A-BFO, operated by Croatian Air Force - Hrvatske Zračne Snage, at Sinj, Croatia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude.

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