Single-engine aircraft crash near Zolota Sloboda

1 fatality • Zolota Sloboda, Ukraine • Flight

A single-engine airplane crashed in an open field near Zolota Sloboda during an unauthorized night flight, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

On a recent evening, a single-engine aircraft departed from Pohorilivka Aerodrome at 16:10 local time. The flight was conducted without proper authorization and carried a single occupant. As the aircraft approached the vicinity of Zolota Sloboda under night conditions, the pilot attempted to perform a landing within an open field. During this maneuver, the aircraft experienced a left roll, which led to a crash. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the single-engine airplane.

Findings

  • The flight was an unauthorized flight.
  • The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • The aircraft rolled to the left prior to impact.
  • There was one fatality involving the pilot.

Probable cause

The aircraft rolled to the left during an unauthorized attempt to land in an open field at night.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-12-09 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Zolota Sloboda, Ukraine?

A single-engine airplane crashed in an open field near Zolota Sloboda during an unauthorized night flight, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-12-09 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-12-09 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration UR-33642, operated by Private Ukrainian, at Zolota Sloboda, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft rolled to the left during an unauthorized attempt to land in an open field at night.

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