Accident Details
A pilot, who was the sole occupant of an Antonov An-2 (registration RA-81514), was conducting a spraying mission over sunflower plantations in Zasovskaya. While flying at an altitude of approximately 20 meters in preparation for a new low pass, the aircraft collided with power cables. The impact caused the aircraft to stall and then crash upside down in an open field, where it burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot sustained serious injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the cause of the accident was a violation of the established safe obstacle clearance during the performance of aerial chemical works. This led to a collision with the lightning protection wire of a transmission line and subsequently with the ground. A contributing factor was the operation with an incomplete flight crew; the An-2 Flight Manual specifies that the minimum crew for aerial chemical works consists of the aircraft commander and a co-pilot.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was an Antonov An-2, a single-engine biplane designed for utility roles including agricultural spraying. The specific aircraft was registered as RA-81514. The extent of damage and the nature of injuries were confirmed in the investigation.