What happened
During an agricultural mission involving the spraying of sunflower plantations in Zasovskaya, a single-engine aircraft crashed while operating at a low altitude. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was performing a routine spraying pass at approximately 20 metres above the ground. As the pilot was preparing for a subsequent low-altitude pass, the aircraft struck overhead power cables.
Following the impact with the lines, the aircraft entered a stall and flipped, ultimately crashing upside down in an open field. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames, resulting in the total destruction of the plane. The pilot survived the accident but sustained serious injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at a very low altitude of roughly 20 metres during the mission.
- The primary factor in the accident was the collision with power cables during the flight phase.