Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Michałków

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WKZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G144-40
YOM:
1973
Location:
Michałków
Greater Poland Voivodeship (Wielkopolskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Michałków Airstrip.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Nandawar: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1988 at 0824 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Clarry McCarthy
Registration:
VH-AAK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Nandawar - Nandawar
MSN:
137
YOM:
1951
Location:
Nandawar
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot had been conducting superphosphate spreading operations in the area two days prior to the accident and had completed approximately 60 trips during that operation. On the morning of the accident, he had just completed the sixth load when the outboard section of the right wing struck powerlines. The right wing was torn from its attachment points and separated from the aircraft. The aircraft then impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude and came to rest 169 metres from the powerlines.
Probable cause:
A detailed examination of the aircraft and its systems failed to reveal any defect which could have contributed to the accident. The engine was operating at high power at the time of the impact. It is probable that the pilot forgot about the presence of the powerlines. It was noted that the pilot was not wearing a shoulder harness and that an unapproved modification had been made to the lap harness. The toggle fitted to the lap harness was a type approved for 9 to 12g applications only and therefore was not suitable for agricultural operations, which require equipment capable of withstanding 25g loads.
The following factor was considered relevant to the development of the accident:
1. The pilot did not see or avoid the powerline.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Romania

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
YR-PVS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G175-17
YOM:
1977
Location:
Romania
All Romania
Country:
Romania
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying in a reduced visibility due to fog, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a field. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Crimea

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82842
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G167-56
YOM:
1976
Location:
Crimea
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed somewhere in Crimea after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Bayanaul

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07291
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bayanaul - Bayanaul
MSN:
1G148-52
YOM:
1973
Location:
Bayanaul
Pavlodar
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After completing several spraying missions in the region, the crew allowed two unauthorized passengers to board the aircraft. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 30-40 meters, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed, bursting into flames. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Fletcher FU-24-950 near Werris Creek: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 19, 1988 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fletcher FU-24
Operator:
Registration:
VH-HPP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Werris Creek - Werris Creek
MSN:
162
YOM:
1970
Location:
Werris Creek
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was conducting superphosphate spreading operations in fine and clear weather conditions. The paddock being treated sloped uphill, and there were heavily timbered peaks beyond the paddock. The pilot had spread the paddock the previous day under similar conditions. On this occasion the aircraft was apparently performing normally as the first swath run was completed, but the aircraft did not appear to gain any appreciable height as it approached the hills. It was then seen to adopt a steep nose-up attitude and commence a wingover type manoeuvre. During this manoeuvre the aircraft struck trees and then impacted the ground. A fierce fire broke out and engulfed the wreckage. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Although the investigation was hampered by the extensive fire damage, no defect or malfunction was discovered which might have contributed to the accident. The reason the pilot, who had extensive agricultural experience, chose to conduct swath runs towards steeply rising ground was not determined. The wind direction had changed since the previous day, and the aircraft was likely to have been affected by downdrafts on the lee side of the hills. When the pilot realised the aircraft was not performing as expected, he evidently attempted to dump the remaining load and reverse the direction. However, there was insufficient aircraft performance available to successfully complete this manoeuvre.
Significant Factors:
The following factors were considered to be relevant to the development of the accident:
1. The pilot elected to conduct spreading runs towards steeply rising ground, when safer alternatives were available.
2. It was likely that downdraft conditions existed on the lee side of the hills.
3. The pilot evidently misjudged the climb performance of the aircraft.
4. The pilot delayed attempting a reversal of direction beyond the point where such a manoeuvre could be safely accomplished.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Berezovka

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07791
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Berezovka - Berezovka
MSN:
1G162-41
YOM:
1975
Location:
Berezovka
Belgorod oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a spraying mission in Berezovka. While making a first survey flight to recognize the spraying area, the map fell from the dashboard into the aisle between the pilots' seats. While attempting to recover it, the captain mistakenly moved the stick to the right, causing the aircraft to roll to the right and to crash in a field. Both pilots were injured.
Probable cause:
Crew error.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Tselinograd

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70110
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G136-36
YOM:
1972
Location:
Tselinograd
Akmola
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a field after the pilot-in-command made an error in flight.
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