Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 18 April 2002
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Bulair
Registration Number: LZ-1147
Location: Kostandenetz –
ÿ Bulgaria
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft controls (particularly rudder and control surfaces).Aircraft controls (particularly rudder and control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A pilot initiated an aerial application without a work plan, reducing speed and attempting a 90-degree turn. Co-pilot warned of a tree 8 meters high. The pilot lost control, resulting in the aircraft striking a tree and subsequent crash. A breathalyzer test revealed alcohol presence.A pilot initiated an aerial application without a work plan, reducing speed and attempting a 90-degree turn. Co-pilot warned of a tree 8 meters high. The pilot lost control, resulting in the aircraft striking a tree and subsequent crash. A breathalyzer test revealed alcohol presence.
Description
The pilot started the aerial application without a work plan. With speed reduced, the pilot attempted a 90 degree turn. The co-pilot cautioned about a tree 8 m high. When the co-pilot intervened, the pilot pushed his hands off the controls. The aircraft struck the tree and crashed. A breathalyser test of the pilot indicated presence of alcohol.
Primary Cause
Pilot’s lack of preparation and loss of control during an aerial application.Pilot’s lack of preparation and loss of control during an aerial application.Share on:
