Accident Overview
A training flight from Lelekovka ended in a crash near Velyka Vyska. The aircraft, an An-2, was at an altitude of 100 meters in poor visibility conditions. The trainee pilot, who was at the controls for the first time, inadvertently departed from zone No. 2 and continuously lost altitude.
Sequence of Events
While flying at low height, the trainee pilot observed a triangulation tower ahead and executed a steep right turn. The instructor's attempt to intervene came too late to prevent the aircraft from contacting the ground. The aircraft struck the ground near kilometer 63 of the railway line, close to the settlement of Velyka Vyska, and came to rest upside down.
Aftermath
One pilot was killed in the accident. The remaining five occupants on board sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be pilot error and poor supervision on the part of the instructor.