Aircraft crash during locust fumigation in Jalal-Abad Province

3 fatalities • Jyl-Kol, Kyrgyzstan • Flight

A fatal aircraft accident occurred during a mission to combat locusts near Jyl-Kol, resulting in the loss of all three people on board.

What happened

During a specialized mission to perform locust fumigation, an aircraft crashed in the Jalal-Abad Province near the Jyl-Kol area. The crew was operating the aircraft at a low altitude of approximately 15 metres above the ground while traversing a plantation. During this low-level flight, the aircraft struck overhead power cables, which led to a subsequent crash. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that consumed the airframe.

Findings

  • The aircraft was flying at an extremely low altitude of roughly 15 metres.
  • The primary cause of the accident was the collision with power lines during the mission.
  • The impact and subsequent fire resulted in 3 fatalities.
  • The aircraft was completely destroyed by the flames following the crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude during a fumigation mission.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-05-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Jyl-Kol, Kyrgyzstan?

A fatal aircraft accident occurred during a mission to combat locusts near Jyl-Kol, resulting in the loss of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-05-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-05-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration EX-02015, operated by Valor Air, at Jyl-Kol, Kyrgyzstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude during a fumigation mission.

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