Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Slobodovka: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 28, 1968 at 0630 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-45209
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Slobodovka - Slobodovka
MSN:
1G40-38
YOM:
1964
Location:
Slobodovka
Kharkiv oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
87.00
Aircraft flight hours:
3211
Aircraft flight cycles:
12438
Circumstances:
While completing a crop-spraying flight from the airstrip of the sovkhoz (state farm) "Udarna Pratsya" in the Shevchenkovo district of the Kharkov region, the inexperienced captain made a sharp turn to the left at low height when control was lost. The airplane crashed in a field located 2 km northwest of Slobodovka. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot-in-command was inexperienced on this type of aircraft with only 87 flying hours. The accident was the result of errors on part of the pilot-in-command. Poor flight preparation and an insufficient period of rest time were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Tenginskaya: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1968 at 1910 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-45228
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tenginskaya - Tenginskaya
MSN:
1G44-17
YOM:
1964
Location:
Tenginskaya
Krasnodar Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
2930
Aircraft flight cycles:
13602
Circumstances:
During a crop-spraying flight for the kolkhoz (collective farm) "Pobeda" in the Ust'-Labinsk district of the Krasnodar region, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames in an open field located near Tenginskaya. Both crew members were killed and the airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of pilot error. It was determined that the last turn was made at a height of 50 meters and sharp to the left in 30° angle and low speed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2M in Maryinka: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 1968 at 1545 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05977
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Nikitskoye - Nikitskoye
MSN:
6 009 19
YOM:
30
Location:
Maryinka
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
861
Aircraft flight cycles:
2873
Circumstances:
On a crop-spraying flight from Nikitskoye (Kurkino district of the Tula region) for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Pobeda" when probably the control of the flaps and ailerons failed immediately after take-off. Pilot dropped the load and managed to keep control for some time, but after flying 8 km, aircraft banked to the left, turned upside down and crashed in a field of the sovkhoz (state farm) "Polibino" located 1.5 km northwest of Maryinka (Dankov district of the Lipetsk region). The aircraft caught fire and burnt out and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The airplane was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty due to the lack of evidences. Nevertheless, it is believed that the loss of control was caused by a dysfunction of the flaps and/or ailerons for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Lockheed 18-56-23 LodeStar on Mt Waewaepa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1968 at 0805 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Airland
Registration:
ZK-CMX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Oringi - Oringi
MSN:
2595
YOM:
1943
Location:
Mt Waewaepa
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
Aircraft flight hours:
7364
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in an operation involving the aerial sowing of bulk fertiliser. The Lodestar had made a straight sowing run after which it was seen to cross a ridge. It turned slightly to starboard and followed the line of the ridge before entering a comparatively steep left-hand turn apparently initiated to bring it back toward a suitable position from which another sowing run could be started. When about two-thirds of the turn had been completed, the aircraft was seen to flick suddenly into a left-hand spin which continued very rapidly for one and a half to two and a half turns until the aircraft impacted on bush-clad terrain near the top of the ridge it had formerly crossed, exploded, disintegrated and burned.
Probable cause:
The accident resulted from irretrievable loss of control occasioned by the unintentional incurrence of a stall and spin in conditions of turbulence and at a height which did not permit recovery before the aircraft struck the ground.

Crash of a Fletcher FU-24 in Awarua

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Fletcher FU-24
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-CFP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
97
YOM:
1963
Location:
Awarua
Southland 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 while completing a spraying mission in Awarua, 10 km south of Invercargill. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S near Brownsville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1967 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Marian Air Service
Registration:
N6795C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Brownsville - Brownsville
MSN:
7149
YOM:
1944
Location:
Brownsville
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
20550
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was engaged in a crop spraying mission against mosquitos. While cruising at low height, he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in an open field. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Aravan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1967 at 0857 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-55799
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Aravan - Aravan
MSN:
1G51-12
YOM:
1964
Location:
Aravan
Osh Province
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
2403
Aircraft flight cycles:
6780
Circumstances:
On a crop-spraying flight from the airstrip of Kolkhoz (collective farm) im. Zhdanova (Aravan district of the Osh region) when the crew committed a mistake in handling the fuel system, causing the engine to flame out. Instead of preparing for a forced landing in a field, the crew elected to restart the engine. The aircraft lost height then collided with trees next to a house, destroyed the roof of the house, came down 15 metres further on and caught fire. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the crew following fuel selector error in flight.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Magnolia

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1967 at 0425 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
N111Y
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Magnolia - Magnolia
MSN:
1008
YOM:
1942
Location:
Magnolia-Johnson
Delaware
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2381
Captain / Total hours on type:
52.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was involved in a local spraying mission on behalf of Joseph R. Hudson, aircraft's owner. During the takeoff roll, an engine failed. For unknown reason, the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff and failed to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. While the pilot aged 28 was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure during takeoff roll for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Verkhnyaya Dobrinka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1967 at 0830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-98241
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Verkhnyaya Dobrinka - Verkhnyaya Dobrinka
MSN:
1 99 473 03
YOM:
1958
Location:
Verkhnyaya Dobrinka
Volgograd oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
6279
Circumstances:
On a crop-spraying flight for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Dobrynski" when the intoxicated crew flew too low and almost collided with a telephone line. While making a 'hop' over the line, the aircraft stalled, crashed in a field 12.5 km southwest of Verkhnyaya Dobrinka (Kamyshin district of the Volgograd region), caught fire and burnt out. Both pilot and the sole passenger (an aircraft mechanic) were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that all three crew members were intoxicated at the time of the accident with a rate of 1,6 ‰ for the captain, 1,97 ‰ for the copilot and 2,9 ‰ for the mechanic.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Gazimurski Zavod: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1967 at 1146 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-49345
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Gazimurski Zavod - Gazimurski Zavod
MSN:
1G12-29
YOM:
1961
Location:
Gazimurski Zavod
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
4944
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a crop-spraying flight for the sovkhoz of Gazimuro-Zavodski when the aircraft lost height while flying a left turn at low height. It stalled and crashed in flames in an open field located six km west of the airport of Gazimurski Zavod. The aircraft burnt out and was destroyed. A pilot was killed while the second one was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, the following assumptions could not be ruled out:
- Engine failure during the last turn to the left at low height,
- Wrong piloting technique on part of the pilot who performing a sharp turn at low height,
- Loss of situational awareness on part of the pilot.
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