Fatal aircraft accident near Tersky

4 fatalities • Tersky, Russia • Flight

An unauthorized local flight departing from Tersky resulted in a crash that killed four people and left one person seriously injured.

What happened

At approximately 20:00 local time, an aircraft departed from Tersky to conduct a local flight that had not been authorized. The flight was carrying a total of five people, including the pilot and four passengers. During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft was operating at an altitude of roughly 50 metres.

While maintaining this low altitude, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The flight ended when the plane struck an open field situated approximately one kilometre from the takeoff location. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Among the occupants, four fatalities were recorded, while one female passenger sustained serious injuries.

Findings

  • The flight was conducted without proper authorization.
  • The aircraft lost control while flying at a very low altitude of 50 metres.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable during a low-altitude unauthorized flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-04-23 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tersky, Russia?

An unauthorized local flight departing from Tersky resulted in a crash that killed four people and left one person seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-04-23 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-04-23 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RF-00451, operated by ROSTO, at Tersky, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft became uncontrollable during a low-altitude unauthorized flight.

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