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

Date & Time: May 29, 1978
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WOY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G163-04
YOM:
1976
Location:
Gryzy
Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (Warmińsko-Mazurskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the single engine airplane struck tree tops, nosed down and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Tikokino

Date & Time: May 16, 1978
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-CFU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1530
YOM:
1963
Location:
Tikokino
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While completing a crop spraying flight, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reasons. The single engine airplane landed hard, went out of control and came to rest. The pilot, sole on board, escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6A in La China

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
CP-1336
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
44617
YOM:
1955
Location:
La China
All Bolivia
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at La China Airstrip, one of the four engine exploded and caught fire. The crew stopped the aircraft and was able to evacuate the cabin before the airplane would be destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine explosion upon landing for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A in Sheridan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1977 at 0535 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
N459
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sheridan - Sheridan
Location:
Ardoch
North Dakota
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
8530
Captain / Total hours on type:
3000.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a crop spraying mission against grasshoppers in the region of Sheridan. While flying at a relative low altitude, the crew made a 45° turn when the airplane stalled, spiraled and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall during turnaround while the crew was flying into blind canyon. The following contributing factors were reported:
- inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Hilly terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Koptevka: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1977 at 1629 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01637
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Koptevka - Koptevka
MSN:
1G82-31
YOM:
1967
Location:
Koptevka
Mogilev voblast
Country:
Belarus
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
7005
Aircraft flight cycles:
27737
Circumstances:
The crew completed several spraying missions that day on behalf of the sovkhoz of Koptevsky. At the end of the afternoon, the crew took off and after departure, the pilot-in-command made a sharp turn to the left when the airplane banked left to an angle of 60° then stalled and crashed in flames in an open field located 4 km northwest of Koptevka. The copilot was killed while the captain was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The captain died from his injuries seven days later.
Probable cause:
Hazardous manoeuvres after takeoff on part of the pilot-in-command who completed a turn over the tolerated 30° bank. Fatigue was considered as a contributing factor as well as the fact that the copilot was intoxicated with a level of 0,9‰.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Forish: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1977 at 1850 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-09191
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Forish - Forish
MSN:
1G20-34
YOM:
1962
Location:
Forish
Jizzakh Province (Jizzax viloyati)
Country:
Uzbekistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
7676
Aircraft flight cycles:
23044
Circumstances:
After several spraying missions on behalf of the sovkhoz of Kizil-Kum, the crew made an unauthorized landing in a field and stop for few minutes to smoke cigarettes with locals. After takeoff, the airplane continued at low height, between 5 and 7 meters, then climbed to about 70 meters when it reached a super critical angle of attack. It stalled and crashed by an angle of 70°. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew completed hazardous manoeuvres at low height, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable. While the copilot was slightly intoxicated, the captain had not consumed alcohol.

Crash of a Fletcher FU-24-950 near Pipiwai

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Fletcher FU-24
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-BHY
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
26
YOM:
1956
Location:
Pipiwai
Northland Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Kaikou River Valley, in the region of Pipiwai. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-117B Skytrain near Victoria: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-117 Skytrain
Operator:
Registration:
N2010
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
18549/34130
YOM:
1945
Location:
Victoria
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane and its crew were engaged in a special operation to disperse sterile screw worms on behalf of the US Department of Agriculture. While flying at an altitude of 5,500 feet in marginal weather conditions and limited visibility, the airplane struck a mountain and was destroyed. All five occupants have been killed.

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

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1976
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-CPS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1609
YOM:
1965
Location:
Pahiatua
Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council)
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the single engine airplane entered a right turn, struck trees and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
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